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
Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Other targets, according to a post on X, included command centers, posts of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, navy ships and submarines as well as anti-ship missiles sites, drone manufacturing and other weapon production facilities.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 2 Apr. 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
The number of vessels in the Royal Navy fleet, including aircraft carriers, destroyers frigates and submarines has fallen from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, according to the Associated Press’ analysis of figures from the Ministry of Defense and the House of Commons Library.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Other targets, according to a post on X, included command centers, posts of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, navy ships and submarines as well as anti-ship missiles sites, drone manufacturing and other weapon production facilities.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Such underwater lounges are growing in popularity, with yards such as Feadship embracing the trend.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The defense minister detailed an operation involving a Royal Navy frigate, a Royal Air Force patrol plane and hundreds of personnel deployed to deter a trio of Russian submarines that were detected near underwater cables in Britain’s economic exclusionary zone.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To find out if the bat really was better than the standard that's pretty much been unchanged for 150 years, the team created two bats from maple wood that mimic standard MLB bats as well as two torpedo-style bats.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Later variants of the class, including USS New Jersey, are equipped with two large-diameter Virginia Payload Tubes in addition to Mk 48 torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For families The resort is an excellent choice for families, especially those with pre-teens and teens who are old enough to really take advantage of all of the resort has to offer, including golf and tennis and all of the excursions and activities offered through the aquatic center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Alongside parks and trail systems, aquatic facilities emerged as one of the top priorities for Overland Park residents, Cindy Mendoza — a consultant who helped design the plan — told the City Council back in February.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colagreco’s hero restaurant espouses a sustainable gastronomy—in this case, elevating the humble British vegetable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The show saw the heroes combine their powers to fight off the mysterious mercenary cult known as The Hand.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every prime contractor, sub-contractor, every component on the critical path from the rocket itself to the landers to the suits that astronauts will need to wear on the surface of the moon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This generally applies to all five sub-categories.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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