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
  • Among the changes needed on the city’s streets was the welding of more than 200 manhole covers to ensure the race cars don’t suck them up off the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that American negotiators had agreed to lower the current tariffs on cars and metals from 25% to 15%.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cars
Noun
  • The prime minister said that during negotiations, Canada was willing to drop certain tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Everything is getting more expensive, and that includes automobiles.
    — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 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
  • Trump imposed tariffs on major Canadian industries, including autos, steel and aluminum, while Canada retaliated with its own measures.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Trump claimed that Canada discriminates against American exports of autos, alcohol and cheese.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 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
  • Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Items like meals, gas, tobacco products and motor vehicles are not included in the tax-free weekend.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of motor vehicles
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