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
Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
While the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) can fire nuclear weapons from submarines and aircraft, the silo fields in the northwestern Xinjiang region and Gansu province are the core of its nuclear forces.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 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
That makes navigating a submarine while attempting to remain undetected extremely difficult.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
While the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) can fire nuclear weapons from submarines and aircraft, the silo fields in the northwestern Xinjiang region and Gansu province are the core of its nuclear forces.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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After years of using dogs to track the scents of missing people, a Florida search-and-rescue team has now trained otters to help with underwater searches.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Marine biologist Alan Jamieson had given up on seeing a goblin shark in its underwater home.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The Philippines is getting six used Japanese escort destroyers armed with anti-submarine and anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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With the Hai Kun nearing delivery, the modernization of the Chien Lung-class submarines nearing completion, and advanced torpedoes scheduled to arrive next year, Taiwan’s navy is steadily expanding its undersea warfare capabilities and strengthening its maritime deterrence posture.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The bio-pool, which sits alongside some of the villas, is treated solely with aquatic plants, excluding the use of chemicals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The aquatic center currently is closed and is expected to remain closed for the remainder of this week, according to an employee at the city.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
Noun
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All the usual fun Indy stuff is here – Nazis, treasured artifacts – though the bantering chemistry between Ford's hard-luck hero and Sean Connery as his grumpy dad is off-the-hook spectacular.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Bradley, the cerebral forward and NBA Hall of Famer who helped deliver two championships to New York before becoming a US senator from New Jersey and presidential hopeful, was his hero.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
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As for Christian Pulisic, the Fox broadcast said head coach Mauricio Pochettino will address his halftime sub after the game.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Reyna, a reserve on Friday, chipped a shot into the net right before the final whistle, making his case for a super sub role.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 June 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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