submarines

noun

plural of submarine
as in torpedoes
a large sandwich on a long split roll always orders a roast beef submarine with the works

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Recent Examples of submarines Yet Ukraine still managed to fight back, damaging or sinking more than two dozen Russian ships and submarines, mostly by firing missiles from the Ukrainian mainland. — Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 Its findings could also guide the design of submarines, polar bases, oil rigs, refugee camps, and other isolated environments. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 The drills stretched across the Sea of Japan, Sea of Okhotsk and Northwest Pacific and involved more than 13,000 personnel and around 60 ships, submarines and support vessels. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarines
  1. torpedoes
  2. subs
  3. heroes
Noun
  • According to Congressional Research Service data, the submarine can carry about 37 torpedo-sized weapons, including Tomahawk missiles and Mk 48 torpedoes, although the exact weapons carried during the deployment remain classified.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Their modular design allows rapid adaptation, deploying diverse payloads like torpedoes, air drones, and rockets.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of torpedoes
Noun
  • In addition, such subs can be used for boring routine patrols or be sent into hostile environments without risking sailors or much more valuable platforms.
    — David Szondy August 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The last of the new subs isn’t due to join the fleet until 2038.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of subs
Noun
  • More G-men arrive as the three find their way outside, and our heroes appear to be trapped until an unlikely ally rolls up in a minivan, urging them to get in.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The story follows ancient creatures appearing in the modern world, prompting heroes from different countries to confront a rising darkness threatening the region.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroes

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