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
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Louisville's racial divide was made clear with busing Michael Hicks remembers seeing men in military green with rifles outside the bus ports, sometimes escorting students.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani must convince Black voters skeptical of ambitious campaign promises, including free buses, free universal childcare and a rent freeze on 1 million apartments.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The historically Black area gained a sizable Venezuelan population after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bused tens of thousands of migrants from the border to the Democratic city in 2023.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Louisville's racial divide was made clear with busing Michael Hicks remembers seeing men in military green with rifles outside the bus ports, sometimes escorting students.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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But given that these trains lacked a dining car or trolley, what kinds of picnics did passengers carry?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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His car was later found abandoned, and authorities began searching the area.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 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
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Its vast chambers have been used to study the aerodynamics of wind turbines, trucks, and automobiles, helping improve efficiency and reduce drag across industries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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For now, South Korea is stuck with a 25% tariff on automobiles, putting automakers such as Hyundai and Kia at a disadvantage against Japanese and European competitors, which face 15%.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The hope is that the talks could clear rising tensions between the world’s two largest economies and allow the global economy to keep motoring.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The hope in Southern California is that someday soon, the two will motor the franchise to its first Super Bowl championship.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another worker operates the machine’s main controller, using a programming scheme for 3D printers called G-code to tell the printer what to build and how to build it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Either can cause buildup in both machines and on clothes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But save your Lululemons for the plane ride over.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Panthers rode their defense and rushing attack to a 16-13 upset win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In video footage captured, the reptile can be seen slithering in between the front wheels of the car in search of an entry point underneath.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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With its sleek, minimalist design and smooth spinner wheels, this bag gives an aesthetic upgrade to your travel game.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There is not a single player left from the team Jim Larranaga coached before abruptly retiring midway through last season after 14 years on the UM sideline.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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And this is Georgia, still one of the most talented teams in the country, coached by a man with two recent national championship rings.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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