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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
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Amtrak and many other ground transportation companies barred weapons on trains and buses after 9/11, but none put security measures in place to detect or screen every passenger for firearms.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Perrin buses more than half to class.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There will be no Platinum Tour this year, which would feature a seventh bonus garden, lunch and buses to transport participants.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Local media reported gunfire as some Haitians forced the drivers of small colorful buses known as tap-taps to disembark their passengers.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
LeGrone and DeMund directed each attendee to one of three coach buses at the edge of the lot.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Amtrak and many other ground transportation companies barred weapons on trains and buses after 9/11, but none put security measures in place to detect or screen every passenger for firearms.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Perrin buses more than half to class.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There will be no Platinum Tour this year, which would feature a seventh bonus garden, lunch and buses to transport participants.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Local media reported gunfire as some Haitians forced the drivers of small colorful buses known as tap-taps to disembark their passengers.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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The Mamdani administration’s plan would remove cars from the southern end of the plaza, restore the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch as a true gateway to Prospect Park, add three-quarters of an acre of public space, cut dangerous pedestrian crossings, and speed up the B41 bus for 27,000 daily riders.—
Jonathan Timm,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Change has made cars a few seconds slower per lap, which is huge.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Adams’ father, Troy, who coaches the boys and girls soccer teams at Naperville Central, was in attendance.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Still, coaches Luis Enrique and Vincent Kompany will aim for the stars.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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If the researchers continue achieving useful results with anisotropic designs, their aim is applying its strength and light weight to designing automobiles, aircraft, and even spacecraft, and of course to creating earthquake-resistant infrastructure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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Automakers, however, continue to use forms of dazzle camouflage to disguise prototype automobiles from other manufacturers and the media during testing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Noun
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All the Coca-Cola vending machines have already been ripped out of the walls.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Many of these humans already made use of machines, like the crop-planters that have automated the tedious work of sowing edamame beans by hand.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The Dark Knight’s wheels are getting a winter upgrade.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Instead of distributing the same braking pressure across all four wheels, the software continuously adjusts force at every corner of the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of Paris this time, the film jets off to another fabulous destination besides New York — Milan — for a huge fashion expo where Lady Gaga gets to perform and even exchange swipes with Miranda.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The rom-com follows a 20-something chef amid a quarter-life crisis who jets off to Italy to find herself, and discovers love in the process.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival rides off into the sunset, enjoy the last day of the performances from the comfort of your home.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vertical’s Middle East Western Desert Warrior starring Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart and Ben Kingsley rides into 1,010 theaters this frame — the end of a long journey to screens for the $150 million project first announced in 2021.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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Aledo cruises through district Aledo has faced more adversity than usual on a tough non-district slate.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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