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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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The family's attorney released a video showing young children walking inches away from moving buses during the transfer.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Within an urban transit county like San Diego, all tiers apply to the buses, trolleys and trains run by MTS and the North County Transit District, delegating authority to local jurisdictions to use transit priority areas for planning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
For a recent pop up in the Hamptons, the brand covered one of the infamous Jitney buses that cart folks to and from the city.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The family's attorney released a video showing young children walking inches away from moving buses during the transfer.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Within an urban transit county like San Diego, all tiers apply to the buses, trolleys and trains run by MTS and the North County Transit District, delegating authority to local jurisdictions to use transit priority areas for planning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
For a recent pop up in the Hamptons, the brand covered one of the infamous Jitney buses that cart folks to and from the city.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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Pick-up locations include Belleville (closest full-size fleets), Toronto Pearson International Airport, or Picton for compact cars.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Hendrick cars could struggle.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our Herbed Prime Rib Recipe with Two Sauces coaches you through how to master a luscious Merlot Au Jus.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Giving coaches the tools to succeed Missions statements are supposed to guide organizations and outline their goals.—
Jedediah Blanton,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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This trend held true on the real-world gaming tests, too; in some cases, the Blade 14 clung even tighter to the other machines.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tariffs issued on steel, aluminum and automobiles are unaffected by the ruling.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Travel assistance Attending college far from home means that students will take planes, trains or automobiles to return home for holidays and other special events.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Included in the sale is the Meridian Carry-on, which measures 14 inches wide and 22 inches tall, wheels included.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 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,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At golden hour, boat rides drift through the Canal Ring—passing the Anne Frank House, where history lingers in quiet rooms.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Musashi regularly rides jet skis and uses helicopter missiles like airborne surf boards, slicing up and exploding commandos and demons along the way.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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