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Recent Examples of subcompact
The vanishing subcompact Most automakers did sell compact and subcompact cars in the US — until demand withered.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Kia hopes to inject some Telluride magic into its less expensive Seltos subcompact SUV with a new model rolling out across the globe in 2026.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
China’s automakers are producing a full range of electric vehicles, from the subcompact, like the BYD Seagull, to full-size SUVs, like the Xpeng G9, and luxury cars, like the Zeekr 009.
—Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
For personal protection, Huff carried two identical subcompact handguns that were easy to conceal.
—Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Kia hopes to inject some Telluride magic into its less expensive Seltos subcompact SUV with a new model rolling out across the globe in 2026.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
China’s automakers are producing a full range of electric vehicles, from the subcompact, like the BYD Seagull, to full-size SUVs, like the Xpeng G9, and luxury cars, like the Zeekr 009.
—Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
For personal protection, Huff carried two identical subcompact handguns that were easy to conceal.
—Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
Noun
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The video ends with the sound of the SUV crashing into a parked car.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to myth, the buxom bowl of the Champagne coupe was modeled after the breasts of Marie Antoinette.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing retro about the sleek and elegant coupe, which aims to be a modern interpretation of cars that established Honda’s reputation as a purveyor of small cars that go way beyond basic transportation.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Senior administration officials are also discussing possibly acquiring Greenland from Denmark or forming a compact of free association, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Other options the administration is considering include the formation of a compact of free association or acquiring the territory from Denmark, CBS News reported.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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There's 9-hole mini-golf, virtual reality, an escape room and a carnival with arcade-style games and an interactive mystery to solve.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Predator’s success takes the box office out of its October mini-slump.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That would mark the US auto industry’s first annual drop since 2022.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the past, these gas stations doubled as grocery stores and provided S & H green stamps and full auto service, like washing windows and checking motor oil and tire pressure.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nissan has discontinued its most affordable vehicle, the Versa subcompact sedan.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Troopers said the caller was westbound on I-94 in the center lane, between Chene Street and I-75 as a silver sedan was westbound just ahead in the left lane.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Traitors star told Cosmopolitan that their nuptials cost just $799, with just a limousine and minister.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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My partner Goldfinger had a limousine with a coke bowl and a safe installed that took us everywhere—with a driver in uniform at all times!—
Aliya S. King,
VIBE.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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