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
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
The country has also done some research into developing submarine nuclear reactors, which typically (with some exceptions) use weapons-grade uranium for fuel that could serve as a stepping stone to nuclear weaponry.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2023
J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The immediate incentive for our nation to enter that war was the declaration by Germany of unrestricted submarine warfare.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
This eruption even gave its name to the style of shallow, submarine basaltic eruptions: Surtseyan.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
The country has also done some research into developing submarine nuclear reactors, which typically (with some exceptions) use weapons-grade uranium for fuel that could serve as a stepping stone to nuclear weaponry.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2023
Noun
The shortlist includes a personal nuclear reactor, a thoroughbred racehorse farm, and a private submarine.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The immediate incentive for our nation to enter that war was the declaration by Germany of unrestricted submarine warfare.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Curious, the mariners decided to investigate using an underwater camera.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Trump's approval ratings are underwater in Virginia, currently governed by Republican Glenn Youngkin, where 46 percent of voters approve of the president's job—down one percentage point since last month—and 52 percent disapprove.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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More Stories The ideal for submarine commanders is a robot that doesn't need special handling and can be loaded aboard like a torpedo, then launched from a standard torpedo tube and recovered through the same tube after its mission has been completed.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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In southwest London’s Royal Bushy Park, a Cold War-era torpedo testing site has been reimagined as a striking six-bedroom home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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There was a caddis fly in the bucket, which is a type of aquatic insect, and a few tiny flies.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Biro, who has mostly studied tool use in wild chimpanzees, added that examples of terrestrial tool use are much more widespread than in aquatic environments.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
Noun
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That marked yet another 12% year-to-year decline for the bundle, which was riding high with 103.3 million subs 13 years ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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The mere appearance of a post on our sub does not represent any endorsement by us.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In Pixar’s Elio, the eponymous young hero (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) gets his wish of being abducted by aliens, and is promptly treated to all manner of otherworldly sights.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Going from local church to being on tour in front of thousands of people overnight was a dream come true and, in the same season, writing with all my heroes.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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