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Recent Examples of submarine
Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Known as an innovator in the grocery business, Violante enhanced the experience at Holiday Market with an in-store bakery, freshly made submarine sandwiches, and beers from around the world, according to his family obituary.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Most of these sensors rely on mechanical systems that detect vibrations and movements, which limits their use on platforms that move, such as submarines and planes.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Deep Blue Sea—Learn about our oceans while on submarine Sea Lab Alpha with underwater explorers Marina and Reef.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Known as an innovator in the grocery business, Violante enhanced the experience at Holiday Market with an in-store bakery, freshly made submarine sandwiches, and beers from around the world, according to his family obituary.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
The drones are designed to perform autonomously or via remote control while doing such things as stalking submarines, spotting mines and serving as advance scouts for aircraft carriers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Most of these sensors rely on mechanical systems that detect vibrations and movements, which limits their use on platforms that move, such as submarines and planes.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
Adjective
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Yura’s nemeses, who are part of her elderly father’s underwater court, seem to be after her magical flute, an ancient device that controls their kingdom’s dragon.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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In July 2022, researchers and divers from the underwater archaeology organization Sealark Exploration located and explored the wreck site on the behalf of the DPAA.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The find brings new clarity to a tragedy that unfolded in the final weeks of World War I, when the Tampa was struck by a German torpedo and sank in a matter of minutes.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last year, nine ships sunk by German torpedoes during World War I were found off the coast of Morocco.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Seminoles held off West Orange 8-4 in Saturday’s final at the Belen school’s aquatic center in Miami.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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These massive mollusks may even have eaten large aquatic reptiles like mosasaurs and plesiosaurs, which were themselves believed to be among the main marine predators of the time.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet if Charlie Baker walked into that convention hall on Saturday, he no doubt would be hailed as a hero.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the hero from those wins was dressed in a crisp white T-shirt and gray pants Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the problems, the treasurer’s office said, is that Tyler cannot say how much money should be distributed to each sub-fund.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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His versatility offers the best chance for playing time from scrimmage, likely in sub packages.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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