as in torpedo
a large sandwich on a long split roll
always orders a roast beef submarine with the works
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Recent Examples of submarine
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
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 July 2025
But even in this new era of precise mass, the Pentagon should continue investing in stealthy bombers and submarines that are hard to locate and destroy.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 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
In said revenge mission, Nemo audaciously steals a prototype submarine from the penal colony in which he is imprisoned, escaping into the ocean with a motley crew of fellow prisoners.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 July 2025
But even in this new era of precise mass, the Pentagon should continue investing in stealthy bombers and submarines that are hard to locate and destroy.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Trump is slightly underwater on immigration in the RealClearPolitics polling average, a change from earlier in his second term.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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What was appealing about the 2018 film — its goofy sense of humor, its willingness to cast people like Dolph Lundgren to play an underwater king — is less endearing this time around, especially when the rest of the trappings are so familiar from approximately 15,634,523 other comic-book flicks.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Speaking from the visitor’s dugout at Busch Stadium ahead of Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, DeBartolo first acknowledged fan vexation as the Nationals, who are 37-53 and in last place in the National League East, torpedo toward another dismal season.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Distribution also continues to increase through its network of retailers, including Better Baseball, Hit After Hit, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bases Loaded; meanwhile, the torpedo bat mania triggered April sales to surge more than 100% versus the prior year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Like aquatic, art, and music therapy, golf is simply another modality to encourage play, engagement, and healing through joy and movement.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Ichthyosaurs were aquatic reptiles that resembled dolphins and reigned as formidable predators in the oceans between 250 million and 90 million years ago.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
Noun
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That meant the single point awarded for the subs ride went to the DCA Era (1995-2004) rather than the Walt Era (1955-64).—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Brooklyn used on-site super sub AJ Koller (replacing Dekel Bar, still injured) to cruise to a 3-1 win over second division Miami.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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As Superman’s main love interest, Lois is nearly as iconic as the hero himself!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Survivors and former campers praised his legacy, describing him as a hero whose final act was one of selfless courage.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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