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Definition of submarinenext
as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water the submarine fossils that are to be found in coral reefs

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noun

as in torpedo
a large sandwich on a long split roll always orders a roast beef submarine with the works

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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
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The seabob is an underwater scooter that operates like a mini roofless submarine. Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 Many of the same shore excursion staples found across the Caribbean are here for far less, including wildlands tours, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, watercraft rentals, golfing, horseback riding and submarine rides. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for submarine
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Adjective
  • Loke said Ocean Infinity vessels are expected to be redeployed to the MH370 mission between November and April next year, when calmer sea offers the safest and most effective window for the underwater operations.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The new fleet is expected to play a central role in Poland’s naval modernization as countries around the Baltic Sea continue investing in maritime security and underwater capabilities.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
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  • Their weapons usually include torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and, in some cases, land-attack cruise missiles.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
  • Considerations when choosing swimming pool dive toys Design Popular designs for swimming pool dive toys include sticks, rings, balls with tails, and torpedoes.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Most aquatic animals swim but some also walk (crabs), jump (like a squirting scallop), and crawl (starfish, sea cucumbers).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • While often a nuisance, especially toxic cyanobacteria, algae are vital for aquatic ecosystems, producing oxygen and forming the food web's base.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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  • Colombian fans serenaded their heroes outside the Dalmar Hotel, the team hotel, in Fort Lauderdale Friday night.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • While younger generations were taught in school about the atrocities of the Holocaust, the book found that family lore continued to sanitize the past with grandparents often painted as heroes, rescuers or victims themselves.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Carolina is missing its starter and bench female, and has picked up 14-yr old Kelly Goodnow as a sub for the weekend.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • That put all the pressure on Fabían Balbuena, who came on as a sub at the end of extra time.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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