as in torpedo
a large sandwich on a long split roll
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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
Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Hatfield, who served as a lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Air Corps for about three and a half years flying on Atlantic submarine patrol, estimated the object was traveling 1,000 miles per hour before disappearing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 May 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
But also strategic assets like long range bombers and nuclear capable submarines.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Hatfield, who served as a lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Air Corps for about three and a half years flying on Atlantic submarine patrol, estimated the object was traveling 1,000 miles per hour before disappearing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Chinese companies have also reportedly pushed ahead with underwater data center projects near Hainan and Shanghai.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The investigation proposes the 50cm by 50cm hole in the Ursa Major’s hull would likely have been made by a Barracuda supercavitating torpedo.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Breakker then was able to hit Rollins with what announcer Michael Cole called a torpedo spear to get the 1-2-3 and the win.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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These in turn lead to dead zones in waterways where oxygen levels drop, killing aquatic organisms like fish.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Florida’s laws mandate protection of minimum aquifer levels and spring flows that do not result in significant harm to aquatic and human use values.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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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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If the selloff is minimal, as the firm has done in the past, the market may price it in, but large, sustained sales might push bitcoin back to the sub $40,000 mark.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Drizzle it on any veggie sub or cold cut sandwich for classic hoagie vibes—or use it to dress a crisp lettuce salad on pasta night.—
Jed Portman,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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