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that deli's torpedoes are big enough to serve two people
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Recent Examples of torpedoes
Single-purpose torpedoes are less commonly seen, but given their specialised nature are often more lethal.
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James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, missiles, drones and now torpedoes are finding new targets.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
In terms of armament, the submarines will be capable of launching long-range deep-strike cruise missiles and deploying advanced heavyweight torpedoes, including the Black Shark system developed by Leonardo.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Two big fish shot by like titanium torpedoes.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Enemy planes dropped two aerial torpedoes and one bomb on the Utah.
—Linda Dudik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
The , capable of carrying six Poseidon torpedoes, was launched in 2019 and delivered in 2022, according to the defense outlet Naval News.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
That ship was sunk by six torpedoes and two bombs, according to the National Park Service.
—Genevieve Shaw Brown, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, missiles, drones and now torpedoes are finding new targets.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
In terms of armament, the submarines will be capable of launching long-range deep-strike cruise missiles and deploying advanced heavyweight torpedoes, including the Black Shark system developed by Leonardo.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Two big fish shot by like titanium torpedoes.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Enemy planes dropped two aerial torpedoes and one bomb on the Utah.
—Linda Dudik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
The , capable of carrying six Poseidon torpedoes, was launched in 2019 and delivered in 2022, according to the defense outlet Naval News.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
That ship was sunk by six torpedoes and two bombs, according to the National Park Service.
—Genevieve Shaw Brown, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torpedoes
submarines
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Torpedoes can also be delivered by aircraft, usually to strike at submarines where airborne missiles can’t reach.—
James Dwyer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rising defense outlays have funded the expansion of fighter jets, aircraft carriers, drones and submarines amid Xi’s push to modernize the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Torpedoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torpedoes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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