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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
The country has also done some research into developing submarine nuclear reactors, which typically (with some exceptions) use weapons-grade uranium for fuel that could serve as a stepping stone to nuclear weaponry.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2023
Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The four-time Oscar nominee previously said he was forced to breathe his own carbon dioxide while filming the submarine sequence because of the limitations of his diving gear.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
This eruption even gave its name to the style of shallow, submarine basaltic eruptions: Surtseyan.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
The country has also done some research into developing submarine nuclear reactors, which typically (with some exceptions) use weapons-grade uranium for fuel that could serve as a stepping stone to nuclear weaponry.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2023
Noun
When that site was ruled out a plan emerged to send the gas 560 miles south by submarine pipeline to be processed at the existing North West Shelf LNG facility near Karratha operated by Woodside Energy.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The four-time Oscar nominee previously said he was forced to breathe his own carbon dioxide while filming the submarine sequence because of the limitations of his diving gear.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Blending skill, grace and the daring pursuit of the ultimate underwater thrill, five divers—all trained by a world-class underwater choreographer—will compete to show off their skills during epic underwater dances.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Five divers trained by an underwater choreographer will compete.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Trump fired a tariff torpedo at China — and hit Boeing right between the eyes, writes columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is Dan McDermott’s big, bold, torpedo bat swing at AMC.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Final Reckoning’s two big set pieces (the airplane switch-off and the aquatic expedition) demonstrate elaborate, dangerous planning.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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But the new study reveals a diversity of large and small tetrapods, some aquatic and others largely or entirely terrestrial, likely lived at the same time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Beloved veterans Hodge and Sharp bring a bottomless well of warmth and affection to Pete and Peggy, and casting glam/nu disco star Shears as a seasoned sub was an inspired choice.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Squishmallow’s on sale at a Fred Meyer grocery store, a sub of Kroger.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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World Series heroes return to Kauffman Stadium A trio from the 2015 World Series champion Royals made their grand return to playing at Kauffman Stadium, just one week after celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the championship team.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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McNeil went to left field after Nimmo came out of the game and got the hero hit in the ninth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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