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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
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Fans will be required to scan their match ticket prior to boarding shuttle buses.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
On those days, the MBTA is providing shuttle buses to get Foxboro line riders onto the Providence Line instead.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Noun
Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Fans will be required to scan their match ticket prior to boarding shuttle buses.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
On those days, the MBTA is providing shuttle buses to get Foxboro line riders onto the Providence Line instead.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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There were also several reports of other trees falling on houses and cars, and also of new power outages and gas leaks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This has led to a wave of Chinese plans to make cars in Europe.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Mike is the head football coach at Division III Washington & Jefferson College; Jay, the middle brother, now coaches track and field and teaches social studies at Southwestern.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The scene was equally incredible to his father, Jaxon McClure, a Marine Corps veteran who grew up in Chattanooga playing soccer with trash cans for goalposts, now coaches hundreds of local children and named his first child after one of the sport’s greatest stars.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Potential use cases include ATMs, ticketing kiosks, retail displays, museums, and automobiles, where multiple occupants could listen to different audio streams without headphones or interfering with one another.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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The recall includes 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles, model years 2012-2018.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The President frequently jets down to his Palm Beach property on weekends.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Not all devices are evil, the toys realize, and even the best machines—like even the best toys—will eventually break down and get tossed aside for a shiny new model.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The choir was a fitting sound for their escape sequence, which involves machines and cranes.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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And Latino culture rides low and trumpets loud through the Mission, known for its namesake meaty burritos.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
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The 29-year-old Vollering, who rides for FDJ United-Suez, ended the nine-stage Giro 30 seconds ahead of Antonia Niedermaier in the overall standings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Another video showed the carriage flipping over with the remaining passengers inside after its wheels struck another carriage at the park.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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As if rapping from a speeding time machine, Wiki flows about yellow taxis turning into Uber Eats over an instrumental that cruises from a soft breakbeat into a total breakdown of glitchy scratches courtesy of Lil Ugly Mane.—
Lei Takanashi,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The aircraft cruises at 75 knots and can sprint at 90 knots.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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