as in torpedo
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
Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The modernization effort will ensure that both the current Ohio-class submarine fleet and the future Columbia-class boats can deploy the missile with consistent precision and reliability.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 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
Not since World War II has an American submarine fired a torpedo in anger at another ship.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The modernization effort will ensure that both the current Ohio-class submarine fleet and the future Columbia-class boats can deploy the missile with consistent precision and reliability.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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An underwater robot circled the wreck site of the USS Monitor to get new high-res images of the famous ship.—
Michael E. Ruane,
Washington Post,
13 Mar. 2026
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After the material is pumped up to the ship, the Metals Company releases it back into the ocean, creating large, muddy underwater plumes.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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American torpedoes sank a hostile enemy vessel for the first time since World War II.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Unlike missiles or torpedoes, mines don’t need to be aimed.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These provide new insights into semi-aquatic peirosaurid crocodyliforms and expand our understanding of their reproductive strategies.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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But with Frisco's ramp closed, every boat that launches will need to go through Dillon, not to mention processes and procedures with taking boats out like aquatic nuisance species inspections.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised them as American heroes.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since then, he’s been considered a painter’s painter — capturing jazz icons, heroes from his Mexican heritage, his wife and his own recognizable bearded face — while also staging gonzo solo shows featuring live music, DJing and a faux Mercedes that’s half instrument, half sculpture.—
Michael Slenske,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For vacationers not looking to stock their pantries and refrigerators, grab a picnic lunch at the sub shop or head to the cafe for an old-fashioned milkshake.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Dinner subs a five-ounce steak for the eggs.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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