submarine 1 of 2

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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submarine

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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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Recent Examples of submarine
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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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When 2021 brought 8 inches of rain in a single hour to Zhengzhou, China, subway cars resembled leaking submarines full of panicked families. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025 If Hitler was going to build more submarines, Roosevelt believed America needed to race to build more ships. Doug Most august 20, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for submarine
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  • While many around the world may only recall the images of houses underwater and families carrying each other on their backs and in their arms seeking shelter, survivors like New Orleans artist and performer at the 20th Annual Commemoration event, Allay Earhart, still relive that day vividly.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The result is a craft that moves more smoothly and uses less energy, even in challenging underwater conditions.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • The Newport News is additionally equipped with advanced sonar to support surveillance as well as Harpoon anti-ship missiles and Mark 48 torpedoes for potential interdiction of surface ships.
    Amir Daftari John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The light torpedoes are designed for shallow coastal waters, while heavy torpedoes target large ships at greater depths.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • The aquatic plant once lined the shallows off the bay’s shoreline from Sausalito’s Spinnaker restaurant north to the Strawberry Peninsula point — the second largest bed in San Francisco Bay.
    Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to collecting data or exploration, Deep Emerald removes litter from the lake and helps identify aquatic invasive species.
    Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • With four meats to choose from, each 6-inch sub has fewer than 500 calories, at least 20 grams of protein and a full-serving size of vegetables, according to the sandwich chain.
    Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Events at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys are managed by a sub-section of the Barcelona city council.
    Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • But before Prater became one of the unlikeliest heroes of Bills lore, destined to be referenced for decades in one of the most memorable games in the history of what’s soon to be the old Highmark Stadium, his teammates had a sneaky feeling.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • To dissidents, she has been seen as a hero putting her life on the line; to Modi’s supporters, as a dangerous subversive who is anti-national and anti-Hindu.
    Anderson Tepper, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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