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Recent Examples of hatchback
The name was previously used for a compact electric hatchback that was discontinued in 2022.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Waymo also works with Hyundai Motor, which will begin supplying it with electric Ioniq 5 hatchbacks later this year for use in its fast-growing robotaxi fleet.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Security video obtained by ABC News showed the vehicle, a dark-colored compact hatchback car, appeared to be speeding down a street before the incident, drawing the attention of people seated at a sidewalk cafe and pedestrians, some rushing across the street to get out of the car's path.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
But to recap, in 1976, someone at VW had the bright idea of giving the Golf hatchback a more powerful engine and better handling.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Waymo also works with Hyundai Motor, which will begin supplying it with electric Ioniq 5 hatchbacks later this year for use in its fast-growing robotaxi fleet.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Security video obtained by ABC News showed the vehicle, a dark-colored compact hatchback car, appeared to be speeding down a street before the incident, drawing the attention of people seated at a sidewalk cafe and pedestrians, some rushing across the street to get out of the car's path.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
But to recap, in 1976, someone at VW had the bright idea of giving the Golf hatchback a more powerful engine and better handling.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatchback
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When the victim got out of her car and approached the SUV, its driver barreled into her then turned onto Lafayette Ave., heading the wrong way down a one-way street to get away, cops said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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This is a mid-size crossover SUV with some resemblance to a Jeep Renegade from the front, albeit with a much more contemporary spin.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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According to the department, the wagon was located far away from the main road in middle of a field.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The horses were performing up to eight funerals a day, in all weather, and pulling wagons that weighed more than a ton.—
Charlie D'Agata,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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The model became especially attractive when the popular convertible was translated into the beautiful MGB-GT 2+2 coupé—a tasteful hatchback adaptation by Pininfarina—introduced in 1965.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Photos of the car were shown in court, with smoke damage to the doors and a hole cut in the roof of his convertible.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Some standouts from the sale include this hardtop gazebo that can cover an entire dining area as well as these outdoor stools that are great for furnishing a bar or high-top table.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Kid-friendly in a hardtop carrying case, this microscope kit offers blank and prepared slides, and up to 1200X magnification.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
21 May 2025
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Sony Honda Mobility has now unveiled its first model, a four-door fastback saloon that's packed with AI and even a computer graphics game engine.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Dec. 2024
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Polestar 1, a sleek hybrid sedan based on Volvo parts, made a splash in 2017 and was followed by Polestar 2, an entry-level, all-electric high-riding fastback that debuted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Then in 1965 Ford introduced the Mustang, a dedicated two-door coupe with a base six-cylinder engine and optional V8.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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It became associated with expensive grand touring cars in the 1950s and 1960s, and with the fictional James Bond character following his use of an Aston Martin DB5 coupe in the 1964 film Goldfinger.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Keep calling the minivans Chrysler Pacifica, Town & Country, etc., but drop the expensive charade of developing other new vehicles for it.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The boy was in the minivan with three other children, his parents and uncle when he was shot, just south of the intersection of 31st Street and Ashland Avenue.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The victim, identified by police as Dae Lee, left his vehicle and got on top of the other driver’s car, police said in a May 27 news release.—
Mike Stunson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Reports cited April car production at 2.23 million units versus 1.75 million in sales, with EV inventories rising to 850,000 units from 660,000 at year-end.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Hatchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatchback. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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