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Recent Examples of subcompact
Nissan has discontinued its most affordable vehicle, the Versa subcompact sedan.
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The vanishing subcompact Most automakers did sell compact and subcompact cars in the US — until demand withered.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 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
Drivers can lease a 2025 Mazda CX-30 subcompact SUV for $239 a month for 36 months with $4,299 due at signing.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 June 2025
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The vanishing subcompact Most automakers did sell compact and subcompact cars in the US — until demand withered.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 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
Drivers can lease a 2025 Mazda CX-30 subcompact SUV for $239 a month for 36 months with $4,299 due at signing.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
Noun
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These design choices are aimed at producing a sound level closer to a car door closing than a thunder-like boom.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Officers are then seen placing him against the trunk of the car.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Strain into a coupe and garnish with a maraschino cherry, a lime wheel, or just nothing at all.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many mainstream vehicles came as two-door coupes, four-door sedans and two-door convertibles.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My automobile is basically used for my immediate needs or possibly a social gathering such as lunch with friends.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Their country had already conquered global markets with electronics and automobiles.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Michigan is also weighing temporary licenses to doctors who earned their degrees outside the US or Canada and continued participation in an interstate compact that lets providers licensed in other states practice here.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But that compact has always assumed some rough parity.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s no lunch or dinner restaurant here, but there is a small but affordable mini bar with organic wine, beer, kombucha, and sweet and salty snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, the screen uses auto-smoothing flex glass, which is resistant to deformation and better able to recover its original shape.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In stock markets, Asia-Pacific equities rose Tuesday as auto and tech stocks gained after Nvidia announced robust revenue forecast for its key chips, and partnerships with carmakers from the region.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The new investments include $800 million at a plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, to increase production capacity of the automaker's Camry sedan and RAV4 crossover.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The man driving the white sedan was taken to the same hospital in critical condition.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Getting dropped off or picked up at Los Angeles International Airport by a ride-hailing service, taxi or limousine is about to get more expensive.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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