as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
this old bus is still running—but barely
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Recent Examples of bus
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Footage from the scene shows the tour bus, which was traveling from the Morongo Casino to Koreatown, sustained significant front-end damage as well as a shattered windshield.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Many customers make a point of thanking their server when the food arrives, especially in the days since the COVID pandemic, but the person busing your table can be easily overlooked.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Transportation Department will offer an opportunity to drive a bus around the parking lot with one of Duneland School’s bus trainers and speak with staff members.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Footage from the scene shows the tour bus, which was traveling from the Morongo Casino to Koreatown, sustained significant front-end damage as well as a shattered windshield.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
Most call for all or some of the Silver Line from the airport to southeast Mecklenburg County to be converted to bus rapid transit.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Many customers make a point of thanking their server when the food arrives, especially in the days since the COVID pandemic, but the person busing your table can be easily overlooked.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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After a rocky start in college and a life-altering car accident, Haubert refocused, eventually earning a business degree, an MBA, and finally, a law degree.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The new couple, who seemingly confirmed their relationship in recent days after appearing on each other's Instagram pages, leaned in for a kiss and a close embrace after leaving a car.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The starting price for the 3500 chassis cabs $49,285 including delivery charge, about $1,700 less than the 2024 model.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Some fans walked away from the stadium to grab an Uber or cab back to their hotels.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
25 May 2024
Noun
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Trump's trade policies, including tariffs and protectionist measures, and his emphasis on national champions in industries like steel and automobiles echo this imperial approach, prioritizing national economic directives over free market principles.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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His isolationist tariff doctrine has already hit other major U.S. trade partners with sweeping duties on automobiles, steel and general imports.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The man appears to briefly lift the scooter away from the child’s leg, the child gets back on the scooter, and Miller eventually motors away.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Those motoring to work in a Rolls-Royce aren’t being left out, either.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This would require innovative technologies and a machine learning model that could understand the consumer’s buying history and preferences with more nuance than existing models.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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However, achieving automation and connectivity between disparate machines, systems and factory locations will first require a holistic data foundation.—
Marco Santos,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The decision came shortly after it was confirmed Popovich would relinquish his head coaching duties and transition to the team's full-time president of basketball operations.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Popovich had not coached since suffering a mild stroke on Nov. 2.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Another itinerary allows cyclists to watch the pros race the Strade Bianchi, then ride the course the following day.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
13 May 2025
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However, when a bootlegger is seen as simply trying to ride others’ success in a self-serving manner, community support quickly wanes, and job opportunities for the bootlegger can even dry out.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, celebs like Idris and Sabrina Elba jetted overseas for the Monaco E-Prix, and Janelle Monáe lit up Miami for the F1 Grand Prix festivities.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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But should a Congress member need to jet for a vote, the Penn Quarter location is only about 10 minutes away from the Hill, depending on traffic.—
William Goodman,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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