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a large sandwich on a long split roll
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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
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Turning a profit — at least theatrically — may be as difficult to pull off as breaking into a sunken submarine in the Arctic Ocean.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 May 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
There are two types of littoral combat ships, both of which have struggled to perform their original missions, which were to include mine countermeasures, hunting submarines and fighting surface threats close to shore, the General Accountability Office and other agencies have reported.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Turning a profit — at least theatrically — may be as difficult to pull off as breaking into a sunken submarine in the Arctic Ocean.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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The veteran broadcaster, who turned 99 last month (and received birthday wishes from William), also shares lighthearted memories from his early days of underwater filming — including struggling to use an old-fashioned diving helmet — before turning to the urgent message of his new film.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The teen was not wearing a life jacket and disappeared after stepping off an underwater shelf, according to a statement from the Austin Police Department cited by the outlet.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Noun
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But its domination has already been raked by the torpedoes from another threat.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Austin Wells homered later in the inning, and the Yankees ultimately won, 20-9, while clubbing a franchise-record nine home runs with a lineup full of torpedo bats.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Passing scientists caught the aquatic animal — and discovered a new species.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The chalet feels like a portal to a green aquatic world.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Tommy Docherty, the manager, had to come on as a sub in one of the games — and he got sent off.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Hulu subs rose by 1.1 million sequentially to stand at 54.7 million at quarter’s end.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 May 2025
Noun
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But your hero section should have a singular focus with a compelling, unmistakable call to action.—
Daria Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Or, optimistically speaking, an opportunity in search of a hero.—
Joanne Frederick,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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