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
Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Children on the bus were also evaluated and taken to a local hospital.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
There was a small, clubhouse-like building in the center of a public housing complex with 226 apartments whose children are currently being bused to far-away public schools.
—Michael McShane, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Even the Holocaust is glimpsed only peripherally, albeit devastatingly—as when, on a crowded bus moving through the streets of Jerusalem, every arm hanging on to a strap bears a tattooed number.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Children on the bus were also evaluated and taken to a local hospital.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Some local companies gave staff the day off to see the film, buying tickets and busing them to screenings.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
There was a small, clubhouse-like building in the center of a public housing complex with 226 apartments whose children are currently being bused to far-away public schools.
—Michael McShane, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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In photos published by the Daily Mail, the pair are seen walking to the car together with Hadid dressed in a tan miniskirt, a white crop top, and a brown leather jacket.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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The driver crashed the car through the outer railing and onto a walkway where people were standing outside the departure area at Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 1 just before 9 a.m., the Philippine Red Cross said in a statement.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
4 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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Elegant showrooms featuring dramatic lighting, rotating platforms, and luxurious surroundings elevated the automobile from mere transportation to aspirational lifestyle statement.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the 20th century, automobiles defined modernity.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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The plot is motored by their deft, defiant mouths.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One of Musk’s machines plays a minor role in Cronenberg’s latest picture, The Shrouds (out now), when the story’s antagonist, Guy Pearce, programs coordinates into a Tesla for it to self-drive protagonist Karsh (Vincent Cassel) to a mysterious location.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Beer-brewing equipment, including 12 tanks, two copper brewhouse kettles and a cooling machine, had to be brought up to the 33rd floor of Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower by crane, but for guests, the epic views over the Singapore skyline are worth it.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For all of the optimism generated this offseason, the team assembled by Schoen and coached by Brian Daboll went 3-14 last season.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Initially, Charon balanced both types of coaching through one-on-one sessions, leveraging Instagram, email marketing, and a podcast to reach potential clients.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The acronym is a tribute to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas, and murdered.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The group of cats was initially spotted by two teenagers riding their bicycles in the nearby woods.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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There were also a total of three rapes reported related to jet ski rentals last year.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Danielle Olivia Lyth, 30, jetted off to Marbella, Spain to tie the knot with her partner Jamie Lyth, 35.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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