hoagies

noun

plural of hoagie
as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll had a steak-and-cheese hoagie for the first time in Philadelphia

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Recent Examples of hoagies By 1996, fuel was added to its growing selection, which included hoagies and coffee. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Here are new and traditional recipe ideas for juicy hamburgers, taco night meals, Italian hoagies, and more to shake up your dinner plans. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Wawa's annual Hoagie Day returned Wednesday, with the company serving 30,000 hoagies outside the National Constitution Center. — Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Inspired by classic dressed hoagies, these sandwiches are filled with peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and red onion and doused in tangy Italian vinaigrette. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 25 June 2026 Observant Muslims break Ramadan fast with fish hoagies. — Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 Food critic, specializing in hoagies. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026 The chain, known for its hoagies, was recently the subject of a viral debate. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Breadwinner will offer smashburgers, hoagies and vegetarian sandwiches, such as one stuffed with vegetable fritters, and a mushroom French dip. — Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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  1. submarines
  2. heroes
  3. subs
Noun
  • That makes Portsmouth’s experience with North Dakota particularly relevant as additional Block III submarines move through the fleet’s maintenance cycle.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Russia is developing a heavy ICBM and a new warhead while planning upgrades to its submarines and bombers.
    — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of submarines
Noun
  • There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Stories based in this more complex reality of access are not always heroes’ journeys, marked with clear protagonists and moments of self-realization.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of heroes
Noun
  • New coach Jeff Hafley mostly played subs in the three exhibitions; starting QB Malik Willis played only one series all preseason.
    — Greg Cote August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Juventus’ subs were decisive in a 2-0 win over Parma to join AC Milan with a perfect six points.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of subs

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“Hoagies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoagies. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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