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
Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Many of the same shore excursion staples found across the Caribbean are here for far less, including wildlands tours, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, watercraft rentals, golfing, horseback riding and submarine rides.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 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
The seabob is an underwater scooter that operates like a mini roofless submarine.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Many of the same shore excursion staples found across the Caribbean are here for far less, including wildlands tours, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, watercraft rentals, golfing, horseback riding and submarine rides.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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The main animals, such as the beluga whale, the grey seal, and the porpoise, make discoveries about the fauna, flora, and underwater life.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The seabob is an underwater scooter that operates like a mini roofless submarine.—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Built like torpedoes, steelhead are tremendously powerful and acrobatic fighters.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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The Bug, designed for the U.S. Army during World War I, was an experimental pilotless aerial torpedo made of wood and papier-mâché that launched from a four-wheeled dolly that ran down a portable track.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Most aquatic animals swim but some also walk (crabs), jump (like a squirting scallop), and crawl (starfish, sea cucumbers).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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While often a nuisance, especially toxic cyanobacteria, algae are vital for aquatic ecosystems, producing oxygen and forming the food web's base.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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As the inscription had been damaged, researchers couldn’t decipher whether this tablet had cursed four slaves or whether four slaves had cried out to the Egyptian gods and demi-heroes, who knows?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In the different sub-categories, Utah has the lowest percentage of smoking adults, and low poverty and food insecurity rates.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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The seasonal produce—refreshing watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet silver queen corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes; pub subs on the beach; and anything coming off the grill.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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