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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, 8 Mar. 2026
Shuttle buses often pause to allow passengers to observe animals without disturbing them.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mukwonago Area School District is also reviewing its contract with Dousman Transport and re-establishing clear protocols for non-students riding buses, according to a March 2 letter to parents from Superintendent Joe Koch.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
From there, shuttle buses will be able to take them to stations along the rest of the route along Brightwood Road and Library Road.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
During the World Cup, Metro’s Park & Ride buses will run daily every 30 minutes until midnight.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Shuttle buses often pause to allow passengers to observe animals without disturbing them.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mukwonago Area School District is also reviewing its contract with Dousman Transport and re-establishing clear protocols for non-students riding buses, according to a March 2 letter to parents from Superintendent Joe Koch.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
From there, shuttle buses will be able to take them to stations along the rest of the route along Brightwood Road and Library Road.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
During the World Cup, Metro’s Park & Ride buses will run daily every 30 minutes until midnight.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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The sound of rushing cars fades into the gentle fluttering of pages in the wind.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s prompted chipmakers to allocate more of their production to these higher-margin orders, leaving fewer memory chips available for things like consumer devices and cars.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Longtime Lynbrook coaches David Pugh and Mark Shem have done a great job developing legal talent.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using the Authors Unite email lists, Wagner also coaches authors on how to use their own network to give bestseller campaigns an extra boost, helps authors land podcast appearances and more.—
Malana Van Tyler,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The warm weather and vast sprawl, set against mountains and connected mainly by automobiles.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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During the December quarter, the Indian economy saw a selective uptick in domestic consumption of gold and automobiles due to the festive season.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Newer machines, like the ones Kassim supplies, are just built different.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kahn studies automation bias, the tendency of human operators to overdelegate to machines.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this case, the vets decided to ditch the wheelchair approach and instead used a LEGO car kit to place a removable axle and wheels directly under Pedro’s shell.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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 Espresso Proteini rides the ongoing protein hype, as more food chains and brands add protein-centric items to their menus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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To take a deeper dive into Texas culture and take in the surrounding landscape, Palo Duro Riding Stables offers the only stable that rides into the Palo Duro Canyon.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Royal Caribbean Best for adventurous couples cruises Couples cruises on Royal Caribbean are affordable, packed with fun things to do on board, and sail to romantic destinations.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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