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
Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Hatfield, who served as a lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Air Corps for about three and a half years flying on Atlantic submarine patrol, estimated the object was traveling 1,000 miles per hour before disappearing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 May 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
But also strategic assets like long range bombers and nuclear capable submarines.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Hatfield, who served as a lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Air Corps for about three and a half years flying on Atlantic submarine patrol, estimated the object was traveling 1,000 miles per hour before disappearing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Straddling a huge portion of southern Utah, Capitol Reef owes its name to the vivid imagination of early settlers, who thought one of its giant white-rock formations resembled a capitol building dome and its jagged cliffs an underwater reef.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The first underwater images and footage showing the ships’ exteriors and interiors were released in 2019.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The gunner responsible for launching torpedoes had only seconds to choose the exact moment at which to fire.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The find brings new clarity to a tragedy that unfolded in the final weeks of World War I, when the Tampa was struck by a German torpedo and sank in a matter of minutes.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These in turn lead to dead zones in waterways where oxygen levels drop, killing aquatic organisms like fish.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Florida’s laws mandate protection of minimum aquifer levels and spring flows that do not result in significant harm to aquatic and human use values.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In fact, the Central Florida Zoo is playing a hero’s role in this heartbreaking rescue, following official guidelines from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums in trying to nurse the sloths back to health.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Also, why did the other sub-agents not refuse?—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Leaders want to transform Tarleton State Fort Worth from a sub campus to a location offering the full college experience, from on campus living and dining, a walkable and scenic campus and top-of-the-line academic opportunities.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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