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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Triboelectric charge can also cause issues with medical cable assemblies and the cables used in underwater acoustical transducers.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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More strange phenomena begins happening at sea, leading her to realize an underwater presence is about to upset the fragile balance between human and nature.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now, the only way to convince a U-boat commander to surface was to deliberately take a torpedo strike and play dead.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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But the author points out that, in his book, Reacher ditched even the black undies during his daring aquatic escape.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The metropolis was populated by the aquatic descendants of pregnant African women who had been forced onto slave ships.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reggie Cannon was a surprise start with an ugly-looking injury this week, but for having two other defensive starters and a regular sub out, the Rapids put out fires left and right.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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After coming on as a sub just before the hour in the 5-1 pre-Christmas win against Crystal Palace, Rice put in a high-energy cameo that has been the template for his performances since.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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