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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Argentina and Venezuela each provided two destroyers and airplanes; Venezuela contributed its only submarine to the quarantine.
—Time, 28 Oct. 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
This enables submarines to remain submerged, accurate, and hidden for a longer duration, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Argentina and Venezuela each provided two destroyers and airplanes; Venezuela contributed its only submarine to the quarantine.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Moscow believes that the nuclear submarine, with its underwater weapons and robotic systems, will enable Russia to successfully ensure the security of its maritime borders and protect its national interests in various regions of the world’s oceans.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The understanding of underwater terrain features is much more accurately understood now, with the extensive technology involved today, Snyder said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The torpedo reportedly operates at high speeds (up to 54 knots) and can reach depths of 1,000 meters, as detailed by national security analyst Steve Balestrieri in the National Security Journal.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Originally designed for line-of-battle engagements, Fusō underwent major refits in the 1930s, gaining improved armor, torpedo bulges, and a speed of roughly 24 knots.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Biologist and aquatic ecology expert Edinbergh Caldas Oliveira said the behavior is common when piranhas are defending their nests, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Aquaculture, which is farming fish and aquatic plants, came with its own set of issues surrounding sustainability, cost and guidelines.—
Amanda Leland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the most touching moments of the rally occurred when Miguel Rojas, an unexpected hero of the series, addressed the crowd.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These models can evaluate their own outputs better, break complex tasks into sub-tasks, and learn from feedback, potentially bringing AI closer to complex, real-world problem-solving.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sorogoyen also brings a sense of sub-genre with every episode varying in tone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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