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also busses
as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
this old bus is still running—but barely
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Recent Examples of buses
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Southern Penn operated city buses.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The network’s buses serve Disneyland and surrounding hotels, running under the Anaheim Regional Transportation name.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Spokesperson Cindy Baker said the official reroutes for the buses have not yet been released.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
And sessions were canceled for many reasons, including testing, assemblies, school activities and even buses.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The almost two-week-long protest began when the contract of Consettur, the company that runs buses from Aguas Calientes to the citadel, expired.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The ferry takes four hours to cross the lake, a 60-mile cruise, that takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manitowoc.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Southern Penn operated city buses.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The network’s buses serve Disneyland and surrounding hotels, running under the Anaheim Regional Transportation name.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Spokesperson Cindy Baker said the official reroutes for the buses have not yet been released.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
And sessions were canceled for many reasons, including testing, assemblies, school activities and even buses.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The almost two-week-long protest began when the contract of Consettur, the company that runs buses from Aguas Calientes to the citadel, expired.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The ferry takes four hours to cross the lake, a 60-mile cruise, that takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manitowoc.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Nickel Plate Express offers fall foliage train rides aboard historic 1950s-era train cars, while Flat Fork Creek Park is a great place to bike or hike amid the autumn leaves.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After her audition, coaches Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg began their hopeful pleas to get Clark, 20, on their respective teams.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Spencer is a veteran who is in the Navy Reserves and also coaches youth baseball teams, according to the GiveSendGo post.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Bitcoin ATMs are machines that look like a traditional ATM and are often found at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker The Nespresso VertuoPlus is one of our favorite pod machines, but the Vertuo Next is almost identical.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chinese companies have leapfrogged to become worthy competitors in a slew of advanced manufacturing sectors, from machinery and equipment to electronics to automobiles, and China's homegrown competitors are now beginning to eat the lunch of German manufacturers.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Walt Grace Vintage, also in Wynwood, combines classic guitars with automobiles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 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,
5 Oct. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 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,
3 Oct. 2025
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Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If tequila is your best friend, mezcal is your best friend’s dangerous cousin, the one who rides a motorcycle and smokes cigarettes.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Torrey Pines’ varsity team rides a van to matches with the effervescent Jiamanukoonkit controlling the music selections, rocking to her favorite artist, Olivia Rodrigo.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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