Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompacts
Noun
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In recent years, cities have been living through short storms that turn subway stations into lakes, streets into rivers, cars into boats.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The new cars will be phased in during 2026, replacing 1980s-era railcars.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Unlike catalytic converters, a criminal doesn’t have to lift the vehicle to do the job, and sedans and compacts are spared no more than lifted pickups and SUVs.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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Multiple states have gone to court to argue prediction markets are nothing more than unlicensed gambling sites that operate in violation of state law and tribal compacts.—
A.J. Perez,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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European autos are struggling to compete directly with Chinese rivals, such as BYD.—
Sam Meredith,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The initial lineup includes the A05 and A06 compact sedans, as well as the A07 midsize sedan.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many of the chemical catalysts and intermediates that were used to create commercially popular dyes like sulfur black and crystal violet also made great explosives, as was clear from the conflagrations that would break out with some regularity at dye works.—
Kory Stamper,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Joe and Anthony both repeatedly stressed the value of a guide for expert (and even pro) skiers as well as for intermediates.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bans only is certain areas The amendment, proposed in February, does not aim to ban the sale of single-serve beers, malt liquor or minis (also known as nips, shooters, shots or airplane bottles) across the entire city.—
Eric Adler
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The original minis featured rich hues of red, blue, yellow and green, and since their popularity skyrocketed, Trader Joe’s has issued multiple limited edition seasonal minis.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Last year, 69 bears were struck and killed by motor vehicles on Connecticut roads, leading to a high number of fatalities in younger bears.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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In return, Australia would remove over 99% of tariffs on EU goods, particularly dairy, motor vehicles and chemicals.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Subcompacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompacts. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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