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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Daily direct transfer buses run from the airport, but must be booked in advance.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Grech Motors has been around for more than four decades now, during which time it’s gone from building stretch limousines to high-end luxury shuttle buses and people movers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
City and transit officials have announced safety initiatives specifically targeting buses, trains and uptown since the stabbing.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
At the airport in Tapachula, the deportees boarded white passenger buses that took them to the parking lot of the city's Olympic soccer stadium.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Roughly 25% of bond propositions are for independent school districts to build new buildings, purchase new technology, buses or other projects, with interest and other terms lasting up to 40 years.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Mamdani, who maintains a double-digit lead in the latest polls, has campaigned on issues of affordability, promoting ambitious ideas such as free city buses, rent freezes, and city-run grocery stores.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Daily direct transfer buses run from the airport, but must be booked in advance.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Grech Motors has been around for more than four decades now, during which time it’s gone from building stretch limousines to high-end luxury shuttle buses and people movers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
City and transit officials have announced safety initiatives specifically targeting buses, trains and uptown since the stabbing.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
At the airport in Tapachula, the deportees boarded white passenger buses that took them to the parking lot of the city's Olympic soccer stadium.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Roughly 25% of bond propositions are for independent school districts to build new buildings, purchase new technology, buses or other projects, with interest and other terms lasting up to 40 years.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Mamdani, who maintains a double-digit lead in the latest polls, has campaigned on issues of affordability, promoting ambitious ideas such as free city buses, rent freezes, and city-run grocery stores.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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Then, at the next vehicle entrance, the city is proposing a tunnel so bike traffic can move without interacting with cars.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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As technologies improve, conductive systems now achieve anywhere around 85-95% efficiency for both cars and trucks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kylie coaches a high school girls’ field hockey team, drives a green Toyota Sienna minivan and wears a sports bra every day.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rubino is president of the North County Special Needs Foundation and coaches the Poway Padres, a Special Olympics softball team.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With personal automobiles not yet common, Anderson’s invention targeted the plight of streetcar operators in bad weather.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Either can cause buildup in both machines and on clothes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The items include bed frames, bedding, pillows, white-noise machines, area rugs, desk chairs, TVs and TV mounts.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 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,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 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
Verb
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The locker room still rides for its coach, and the players’ effort against Wake Forest reflected that.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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After giving the calf an allotted head start, a competitor rides to the calf, ropes it and dismounts, lays the calf down and ties three legs together.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Held each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, the procession typically begins at noon in Milam Park and cruises its way through downtown along historic Houston Street.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The 9- and 14-day cruises explore cities like Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and mark the first Great Lakes cruises for the company.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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