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
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
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Still, Trump's deployment of the nuclear submarines appears to be the first time social media rhetoric has led an American president to apparently reposition parts of the United States' nuclear arsenal.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
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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
As the military celebrated the anniversary of its founding on Friday, Chinese state media also disclosed details about a submarine equipped with nuclear missiles and Beijing officially unveiled its fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Still, Trump's deployment of the nuclear submarines appears to be the first time social media rhetoric has led an American president to apparently reposition parts of the United States' nuclear arsenal.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Currents won’t pull you underwater, but away from shore.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The sands have aided the survival of the wreck, which is roughly 50 to 65 feet underwater.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Owning the trademark would protect Raleigh from others using Big Dumper for commercial use in clothing lines, apparel and merchandise such as the torpedo bats.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Oh, yeah, and there are enormous torpedoes that Cruise must navigate as they are jostled with each sub rotation.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Few warm-weather escapes are complete without plenty of pool time–and the resort’s Baia delle Palme pool, an expansive aquatic zone, raises the bar for splish-splashy fun in the sun.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The highly-contagious disease is caused by the aquatic bacterium Vibrio cholerae.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another choice for free dining included sub sandwich meals via House of Hope, Project Hope by Saint Anne Catholic Community of Barrington.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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With Minnesota pushing for an equalizer, San Luis sub Sebastian Perez-Bouquet scored the second goal in the 90th minute.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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Davidson’s hero, Ionescu, obliterated the record books in Oregon and left an indelible legacy replete with awards.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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The feisty Pembroke Pines grandmother emerged as a hero a year ago today when firefighter-paramedics rescued her three days after her Toyota Tercel plummeted off Interstate 595 into a sweltering bed of swampland brush.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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