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
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 23 June 2025
But Washington reinforced its demand for capitulation early Sunday, when American B-2 bombers and submarines joined the Israeli campaign.
—Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 23 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 attack involved 125 warplanes, submarines and surface warships, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters the morning after the attack.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 23 June 2025
But Washington reinforced its demand for capitulation early Sunday, when American B-2 bombers and submarines joined the Israeli campaign.
—Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Just weeks earlier, divers found about 55 pounds of cocaine about 100 feet underwater off Key West.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Similar sabotage acts previously affected NATO member states, including Sweden, such as the cutting of key underwater communications cables in the Baltic, arson attacks on logistics facilities in Germany, and cyberattacks targeting defense firms.—
Jordan King
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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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
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Definitely Maybe’s sleeve featured a prominent picture of City legend Rodney Marsh, and perhaps more surprisingly, a smaller picture of United hero George Best.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell called Deng a hero during a morning news conference following his death.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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