Definition of submarinenext
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
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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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Officials said the aircraft will strengthen surveillance over vast northern waters and improve Denmark’s ability to detect hostile submarines operating in the region. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 Carney said the German and Norwegian governments have offered to make available some of their slots in production so Canada can receive submarines earlier. Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for submarine
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  • With the hair setting a high standard, artist Krystal Dawn ensured the makeup didn’t miss a beat, painting an underwater portrait in shimmery white, baby blue and royal blue hues over Madix’s eyes.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • From an underwater viewing area, Chinita Head, 52, stared past the glass alongside her 6-year-old nephew, Christian Walker.
    Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
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  • The company makes radar and electronic warfare systems, as well as torpedo defense countermeasures.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The submarine will be able to carry a mixed load of up to 18 heavyweight torpedoes and SM39 Exocet missiles.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
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  • Part of the Splash Jelly Drop collection, Tory Burch’s Mini Romy reworks one of the brand’s signature shapes into a bright aquatic blue that immediately calls to mind swimming pools and cloudless skies.
    Sanika Achrekar, Glamour, 2 July 2026
  • Research examining toxins and microplastics in aquatic environments has raised concerns about their potential effects on these microscopic organisms and the broader marine ecosystem.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026
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  • One-pot meals are dinnertime heroes, and this one packs a ton of flavor in an easy-to-prepare recipe.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Up to that point Arky Vaughan of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the NL hero with two home runs, the first player to do so in All-Star play.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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  • So this distorts things – the sub numbers don’t really tell the story.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Atmospheres of sub-Neptunes are deep and dense, meaning crushing pressures close to the boundary between the atmosphere and the solid body of the world can turn minerals into vapor that forms clouds.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 July 2026

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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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