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a large sandwich on a long split roll
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Recent Examples of submarine
Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2023
The results are submarine fields of potato-size mineral deposits called polymetallic nodules.
—Dino Grandoni, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2023
Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
First used in military submarines before becoming a global fossil-free energy source.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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
The results are submarine fields of potato-size mineral deposits called polymetallic nodules.
—Dino Grandoni, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2023
Noun
During an era of silent movies and wartime U-boats, Hartman’s ambitious invention—a 1,500-pound electric, submarine camera—could be lowered to a depth of 1,000 feet to capture images of sunken ships and submerged treasures.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
First used in military submarines before becoming a global fossil-free energy source.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Since Kyiv's attacks on the bridge, Moscow has tried to implement repairs, fortifying it with underwater barriers and reportedly redeploying air defense systems, including the Pantsir-S1 air defense system, to shield it.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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During his visits to the shipyards, Kim said that North Korea aims to modernize water-surface and underwater warships simultaneously.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 7,800-ton, 377-foot-long Virginia-class submarine can carry 25 torpedoes and 12 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The koi — each one shaped like a torpedo, at least 18 inches long and weighing around 3.5 pounds — proved trickily slippery.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Since then, more than 166 million birds, including commercial poultry and aquatic species, have been infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Rutten said the meatball sub is especially popular.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Harry Potter movie was watched more than 40 million times on Max last year and reached nearly 20% of the WBD streamer’s subs in the measured territories, placing it eighth on the list, according to the analysis firm.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sinise called the museum magnificent — and something love overdue to recognize American heroes.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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Yash’s transformation into a larger-than-life action hero propelled the films to unprecedented box-office success, breaking language barriers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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