as in torpedo
a large sandwich on a long split roll
always orders a roast beef submarine with the works
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Recent Examples of submarine
Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Known as an innovator in the grocery business, Violante enhanced the experience at Holiday Market with an in-store bakery, freshly made submarine sandwiches, and beers from around the world, according to his family obituary.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Better known to Britons as Faslane, the base is home to the U.K.’s fleet armed of four Vanguard-class submarines, which can be armed with the country’s Trident nuclear deterrent.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Deep Blue Sea—Learn about our oceans while on submarine Sea Lab Alpha with underwater explorers Marina and Reef.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Known as an innovator in the grocery business, Violante enhanced the experience at Holiday Market with an in-store bakery, freshly made submarine sandwiches, and beers from around the world, according to his family obituary.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
Targeted assets include Iranian navy ships and submarines, air defense systems, anti-ship missile sites, military communication infrastructure and facilities involved in ballistic missile and drone manufacturing.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Better known to Britons as Faslane, the base is home to the U.K.’s fleet armed of four Vanguard-class submarines, which can be armed with the country’s Trident nuclear deterrent.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Cave-diving archaeologist Octavio del Río and professional cave diver Peter Broger found the remains in an underwater cave between the tourist destinations of Tulum and Playa del Carmen.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The picture is conceived as a family adventure, combining large-scale underwater action with humor and emotional storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The author of Project Hail Mary is firing a photon torpedo at Paramount+’s Star Trek efforts.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sediment samples near the torpedo compartment showed no evidence of plutonium leakage from the nuclear warheads, indicating titanium patches applied by Soviet and Russian expeditions in 1994 remain effective.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dyer, from Littleton, Colorado, is the Missouri aquatic program’s first NCAA champion since swimmer Fabian Schwingenschlogl won the 100 breaststroke title eight years ago — and the Tigers’ first-ever national champion diver.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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All that salt is detrimental to a lot of aquatic life and can be problematic for drinking water, too.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Colagreco’s hero restaurant espouses a sustainable gastronomy—in this case, elevating the humble British vegetable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The show saw the heroes combine their powers to fight off the mysterious mercenary cult known as The Hand.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every prime contractor, sub-contractor, every component on the critical path from the rocket itself to the landers to the suits that astronauts will need to wear on the surface of the moon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This generally applies to all five sub-categories.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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