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
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
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Set up with a post-credits scene at the end of War, this film finds the League investigating the death of an entire American nuclear submarine crew, which Wonder Woman identifies as the work of warriors from Atlantis. Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025 In addition, the technology could be used to save lives aboard submarines and at remote Arctic bases. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for submarine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
  • Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The European capital with an underwater labyrinth hidden beneath its streets.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Director Edward Berger designed the experience to evoke visceral tension: rain droplets, torpedo corridors, and claustrophobic realism blur the line between viewer and scene.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • In a city where space is at such a premium, Disney had to think outside the box to fit in its aquatic adventure land.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Visiting scientists caught the aquatic animal — and discovered a new species.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • While most of the public experience the shallow, nearshore waters of the lake, sub ecosystems exist with organisms the size of a quarter just a couple hundred feet lower.
    Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This year, categories were expanded to include more sub-genres of pet photography including Action, Canine Portrait, Creative, Documentary, Equine Portrait, Feline Portrait, Open Portrait and Pets and People.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • On top of all this, Conrad is hardly the hero the internet has hailed him to be.
    Olivia Petter, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The Bengals won 31-27 and Browning, despite throwing three interceptions, was the hero.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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