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Recent Examples of submarines
The government also plans to focus on newer submarines in the fleet, such as HMAS Rankin, which is already undergoing major maintenance.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Aircraft, ships, submarines and nuclear submarines will all take part.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
All the while, North Korea has been promoting a long list of military developments, from new missile, rocket and artillery systems to new warships and submarines.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Today’s First Sea Lord must attempt to carry out the same duties with seven frigates, 10 submarines, six destroyers, two aircraft carriers.
—Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The activity is not unlike the way US and Soviet submarines tailed one another in the Cold War, but instead of running silent and running deep, highly reflective satellites easily stand out against the inky blackness of space.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Aircraft, ships, submarines and nuclear submarines will all take part.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
All the while, North Korea has been promoting a long list of military developments, from new missile, rocket and artillery systems to new warships and submarines.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Today’s First Sea Lord must attempt to carry out the same duties with seven frigates, 10 submarines, six destroyers, two aircraft carriers.
—Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The activity is not unlike the way US and Soviet submarines tailed one another in the Cold War, but instead of running silent and running deep, highly reflective satellites easily stand out against the inky blackness of space.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarines
Noun
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The gunner responsible for launching torpedoes had only seconds to choose the exact moment at which to fire.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Last year, nine ships sunk by German torpedoes during World War I were found off the coast of Morocco.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Danny Welbeck, Lewis Dunk and Pascal Gross were in the starting lineup, while second-choice goalkeeper Jason Steele was another of the subs.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Last year, meanwhile, 70% of viewing on Netflix came from subs watching a title from a country other than their own, the report added.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, Riley had added to his lineup of heroes.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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But the public shouldn’t have to hope for heroes to rush in and rescue them from a hail of bullets.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Submarines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarines. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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