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a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
this old bus is still running—but barely
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Recent Examples of buses
Joel Rose, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Following the lead of other schools, UC San Diego has created an undergraduate degree program in artificial intelligence, a rapidly developing field that could affect everything from drug discovery to the operation of driverless buses.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
While his proposals—like a rent freeze and free buses—would require cooperation from Governor Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, Mamdani has emphasized flexibility.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Prisoners and detainees who returned to Gaza rode on the tops of buses through crowds of well-wishers.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
And roughly 10,500 students rode Metro buses for school transportation last school year.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
The Europe tour was challenging in a lot of ways, travel wise and routing and buses breaking down.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
And even transit advocates — people who definitely love buses and want more people to ride them — are divided on whether making buses free is the best way to do it.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Following the lead of other schools, UC San Diego has created an undergraduate degree program in artificial intelligence, a rapidly developing field that could affect everything from drug discovery to the operation of driverless buses.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
While his proposals—like a rent freeze and free buses—would require cooperation from Governor Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, Mamdani has emphasized flexibility.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Prisoners and detainees who returned to Gaza rode on the tops of buses through crowds of well-wishers.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
And roughly 10,500 students rode Metro buses for school transportation last school year.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
The Europe tour was challenging in a lot of ways, travel wise and routing and buses breaking down.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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Hoping to attract steam engines and gunpowder manufacturers, Delaware’s leaders could scarcely have imagined that, a century later, the ‘Delaware Inc’ model would serve as the foundation for smartphones, search engines and electric cars.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The complaint, written by FBI Special Agent Caitlin Malone, said that only two cars rammed federal agent vehicles, rather than the overwhelming 10.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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Veteran head coaches Stacie Terry-Hutson (San Diego State) and Heidi VanDerveer (UC San Diego) led their teams to conference tournament championships and NCAA Tournament berths last season, while the area’s third Division I basketball program changed head coaches after a 7-23 season.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, bench coach John Gibbons, third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh and catching instructor Glenn Sherlock are all parting ways with the team.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One hundred years ago, IBM got its start in Spain setting up tabulating machines for the country’s national telephone and telegraph company—peak technology at the time that was key in connecting people and enterprises.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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These devices promise to revolutionize computing by solving problems far beyond the reach of classical machines.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to the Times of India, both sides are seeking to narrow trade gaps, with the EU looking for lower tariffs on automobiles, medical devices, wine and spirits and agricultural goods.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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China controls about 70% of the global supply of rare earths minerals, which are critical for high-tech industries, including automobiles, defense and semiconductors.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Big Ten and the SEC can spin their wheels in figuring out how much by which to expand the Playoff.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Season 2 will focus on three more scenic escapes as Ross jets off to new destinations.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To sign up for our autos newsletter.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And unlike traditional luxury coupes, the One of One has no rear window and rides high on large wheels, giving it a muscular, but still modern appearance.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The investment, which is in a venture capital range — under $5 million — comes as Chavarria rides a wave of momentum that includes receiving the WWD Honors Men’s Designer of the Year award later this month and his increasingly prominent Paris Fashion Week presentations.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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