as in torpedo
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
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
On July 19, 1944, a Nazi submarine torpedoed and sank the Vital de Oliveira, a Brazilian ship that transported troops during World War II.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 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
Historically, humpback anglerfish have only been spotted close to the water's surface as larvae, dead adult specimen or engravings with submarines, Condrik Tenerife added in its Instagram post.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
On July 19, 1944, a Nazi submarine torpedoed and sank the Vital de Oliveira, a Brazilian ship that transported troops during World War II.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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By about 12,000 years ago, the land was mostly underwater.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There is some fighting, though nearly all of it involves punching instead of phasers or photon torpedoes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Jan. 2025
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Beyond being the oldest living survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Upton was also the last living survivor of the USS Utah — a naval ship that sank after being hit by two torpedoes during the early minutes of the Hawaii attack, per the nonprofit.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The aquatic birds even feature prominently on the park’s logo.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The sub eased down the rail, holding a hundred and fifty tons of molten iron.—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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What to order: The New Jersey steak sub (cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil and vinegar, and Jones’ special sauce) for $7.89.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Yes, Joey is the latest in a long series of unlikely action movie heroes who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and fighting seemingly insurmountable odds to survive.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Tottenham were thrilled to have their returning heroes but some familiar problems persist.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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