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a large sandwich on a long split roll
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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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
This makes the submarine unique as both a strategic and tactical vessel that pays dividends not only during wartime, but peacetime as well.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 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 actor, last seen in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is set to star in Subversion, a submarine thriller that Patrick Vollrath will direct for Amazon MGM.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
This makes the submarine unique as both a strategic and tactical vessel that pays dividends not only during wartime, but peacetime as well.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Blending skill, grace and the daring pursuit of the ultimate underwater thrill, five divers—all trained by a world-class underwater choreographer—will compete to show off their skills during epic underwater dances.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Five divers trained by an underwater choreographer will compete.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Fried’s first start was rocky but mostly because the Yankees committed five errors behind him and the defensive miscues were overshadowed by the nine homers in a 20-9 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers that was the precursor to the extensive torpedo bat discussion that even made network news.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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On March 29, the day the Yankees stirred the baseball world into a torpedo bat frenzy, Aaron Judge hit three homers in the first four innings.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The microbial fuel cells sit in a nearby waterway, amongst aquatic grass, delivering the power.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The mat can also float on water and is ideal for aquatic, outdoor and indoor use.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Beloved veterans Hodge and Sharp bring a bottomless well of warmth and affection to Pete and Peggy, and casting glam/nu disco star Shears as a seasoned sub was an inspired choice.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Squishmallow’s on sale at a Fred Meyer grocery store, a sub of Kroger.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Harvard’s heroes in this fight are President Reagan, Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, and Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The film follows Juan Debré (Peretti), an actor who’s spent a lifetime playing the hero in a TV series while remaining detached from his own identity.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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