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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, 12 Sep. 2025
Some school districts are even equipping buses with Wi-Fi hot spots or loaning devices to families, says Ellerson Ng.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
At Walt Disney World in Orlando free buses from the airport to its on-site hotels ground to a halt along with contactless room keys which came in the form of collectable wristbands.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
For the first time, local architects will be on the buses to speak about La Jolla designs in general, as well as offer insights into each house on the tour.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Some school districts are even equipping buses with Wi-Fi hot spots or loaning devices to families, says Ellerson Ng.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
At Walt Disney World in Orlando free buses from the airport to its on-site hotels ground to a halt along with contactless room keys which came in the form of collectable wristbands.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
For the first time, local architects will be on the buses to speak about La Jolla designs in general, as well as offer insights into each house on the tour.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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Maybach built a limited number of grand and powerful cars throughout the Roaring Twenties.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Drennan, 43, grew up helping his brothers and uncles build derby cars and later competed in a few derbies himself.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bill Koch—former CEO and seasoned advisor—coaches senior executives to be leaders worth following.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Think the Dow’s 30 powerhouses are all unstoppable money machines?—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Into your Ubers and into your buses and trains, planes and automobiles.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Key industries such as agriculture, construction, automobiles, energy, health care, technology and advanced industries like aerospace and bioscience face the greatest risk from higher tariffs and the potential for retaliatory tariffs abroad.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybach’s steering wheel is massively proportioned, a big hoop, reminding of wheels in my 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s luxury cars.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ride a Bike Enjoy the best of Grand Teton’s fall foliage on two wheels instead of four.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 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,
13 Sep. 2025
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The increase in median income for consumers from 2000 to 2025 has greatly lagged the price increase for homes and autos.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s an extension of the moto culture the Dream Rides owner has built; every member of his immediate family rides custom motorcycles, including his wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, brother-in-law, and more.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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By a fiercely loyal base that rides with him through thick and thin.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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