subcompacts

noun

plural of subcompact
as in cars

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  1. cars
  2. automobiles
  3. compacts
  4. autos
  5. sedans
  6. intermediates
  7. minis
  8. motor vehicles
Noun
  • At home, Indian authorities moved aggressively, seizing his properties and luxury assets, from high-end cars to jewelry and artworks.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The attack reduced the house to rubble and wrecked outbuildings and cars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cars
Noun
  • However, his adaptation of this industrial technique to the manufacture of automobiles was world-changing.
    — Ted Leonsis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But as automobiles came to dominate cities, lawmakers worked toward a special type of homicide just for drivers.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of automobiles
Noun
  • The Fathom is the first product built on what Ford calls the Universal Electric Vehicle platform, which will be the basic architecture for producing multiple upcoming electric cars, from compacts to vans, Bergg said.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Tribal governments, whose compacts trade exclusivity for revenue shares, have their own version of the grievance, which is why four New Mexico tribes sued Kalshi in May on sovereignty grounds.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of compacts
Noun
  • People spent a bit less on electronics, autos and auto parts, as well as gasoline thanks to gas prices dipping month-to-month.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tech stocks and miners led gains, while autos and media stocks lagged the broader index.
    — Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of autos
Noun
  • The initial lineup includes the A05 and A06 compact sedans, as well as the A07 midsize sedan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Definition of sedans
Noun
  • What is the right combination of short tracks, intermediates, road courses?
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Definition of intermediates
Noun
  • Amazon has thousands of packable styles, including casual minis, sweat-wicking daytime dresses, cute maxis for dinner, and so many more for less than $40.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The key to making boots feel warm-weather appropriate is balancing their heavier feel with minis, slip dresses, shorts, and airy fabrics.
    — Drew Elovitz, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Definition of minis
Noun
  • Items like meals, gas, tobacco products and motor vehicles are not included in the tax-free weekend.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Getting brighter Headlight regulation didn’t emerge from a single incident so much as from a steady mismatch between early motor vehicles and roads still designed for horses and pedestrians.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of motor vehicles
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