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Recent Examples of subcompact
The Every1 appears to be even smaller than the subcompact ID Polo and ID Polo GTI.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
For personal protection, Huff carried two identical subcompact handguns that were easy to conceal.
—Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Renault said the accounting change wouldn’t affect its projects underway with Nissan, including the development of a new Nissan Micra subcompact based on the new electric Renault 5.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Bloomberg reported this week that GLA subcompact SUV is one such model that reportedly might no longer be for sale in the U.S. Mercedes’s other entry-level cars include the C-Class, the GLB and GLC SUVs, and the CLA, which are all made overseas.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
For personal protection, Huff carried two identical subcompact handguns that were easy to conceal.
—Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Renault said the accounting change wouldn’t affect its projects underway with Nissan, including the development of a new Nissan Micra subcompact based on the new electric Renault 5.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Bloomberg reported this week that GLA subcompact SUV is one such model that reportedly might no longer be for sale in the U.S. Mercedes’s other entry-level cars include the C-Class, the GLB and GLC SUVs, and the CLA, which are all made overseas.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
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After the fight, Meza grabbed a revolver from his car and shot Christina.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Once on Provo, a Parrot Cay representative will pick you up from the airport for the 15-20 minute car ride to Parrot Cay’s private dock.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to all that grunt, the coupe could cover the quarter-mile in just 13 seconds, brand new.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of its quickest and most impressive new models is an electric luxury grand touring coupe.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its vast chambers have been used to study the aerodynamics of wind turbines, trucks, and automobiles, helping improve efficiency and reduce drag across industries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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For now, South Korea is stuck with a 25% tariff on automobiles, putting automakers such as Hyundai and Kia at a disadvantage against Japanese and European competitors, which face 15%.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The union’s state political director testified twice in support of the compact at California legislative committee hearings, according to court filings.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Keeping your packaging compact helps, too.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The limited-time treat is made with vanilla or chocolate soft serve mixed with Heath, M&M's minis and Oreo cookie pieces.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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Where to Eat When on the mini-moon, keep things easy.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After auto-emptying, the dust bag can hold up to 68 days’ worth of dust sealed in the dock.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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China has agreed to allow the export of chips critical to auto production, averting widespread shutdowns that had been predicted by the industry.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Solano Rodriguez was later identified as the driver of the sedan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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San Diego police have ticketed Teresa Lunsford at least 15 times since April for parking her RV — her only home — and her Chevy sedan on public streets and in public lots overnight.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The three-story pavilion also features a Marine One helicopter, Reagan’s 1984 presidential limousine and an authentic Irish pub from his ancestral village of Ballyporeen, Ireland.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Nov. 2025
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The two walked together from the plane to their waiting limousine, Ohtani dressed in a black training suit and cap while Tanaka sported an all-black outfit.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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