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
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
This eruption even gave its name to the style of shallow, submarine basaltic eruptions: Surtseyan.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The first submarine used in battle was built here
Known as The Turtle and on display at the Connecticut River Museum, the craft was used in battle against the Royal Navy during the Revolutionary War.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
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Adjective
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
This eruption even gave its name to the style of shallow, submarine basaltic eruptions: Surtseyan.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
Noun
Five years later, the first nuclear submarine entered service.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The first submarine used in battle was built here
Known as The Turtle and on display at the Connecticut River Museum, the craft was used in battle against the Royal Navy during the Revolutionary War.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Fossils in the park can showcase Paleozoic marine life from a period when the entire area was underwater.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Kate Winslet broke Tom Cruise's underwater filming record from Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) of six minutes with a record of seven minutes and 14 seconds.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
Noun
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But Phelan said Burrows' boat is probably better positioned to withstand the Republican torpedoes because, between the two of them, Burrows is probably more conservative.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The torpedo’s explosion ignited ammunition in the New Orleans’ forward ammunition magazine, severing the first 20% of the 588-foot warship and killing more than 180 of its 900 crew members, records state.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Its murkiness often comes from natural limestone churned up by the current — a mineral that supports aquatic life by balancing the river’s pH. To read the full story by Mackensy Lunsford (and find out where to paddle playfully), tap the link to her reporting here.—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Aug. 2025
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The multiyear deal guarantees American audiences will continue to see the aquatic competition, headlined by the World Aquatics Championships, the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup series.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The defections have really piled up in recent years, with Comcast shedding 3.21 million video customers, or 21% of its base, since the analogous period in 2023, while nearly one-third (31%) of its subs have dropped the bundle in the last 36 months.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
31 July 2025
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Denmark had used their subs and had to chase the game with 10 men when an injury hit.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The three Leone Westerns had made Eastwood a youth hero, an emblematic cinematic rebel.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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One of the heroes of the Indiana Pacers run in the NBA Playoffs and coming within one game of winning the NBA Championship will be the Pace Car Driver for the July 27 NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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