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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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The Chanticleers went 31-6 from 2020-22 under Jamey Chadwell, who now coaches Liberty.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Morrison, Wilson Central The school's math department head, Morrison teaches Algebra 2, AP Calculus and also coaches cross country.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
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Amodei added existing regulations for aircraft, automobiles and drugs should serve as models for regulating AI.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Electricity replaced whale oil; automobiles supplanted horses; calculators replaced slide rules; and then spreadsheets replaced calculators.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In You, Me & Tuscany, Anna (Bailey) impulsively jets off to the Italian countryside to stay in a stranger’s villa sans permission.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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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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For decades, humankind steeled itself for the rise of thinking machines.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Google DeepMind’s latest robotics push signals a major step toward general-purpose humanoid machines.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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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Banks are the only counterparties, and retail simply rides on the instant-payment system that already exists.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The earliest wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano were apparently much smaller than the car-tire-sized ones that are standard now, but no less coveted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Held each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, the procession typically begins at noon in Milam Park and cruises its way through downtown along historic Houston Street.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The most popular stretch for tubing is just 45 minutes outside of Phoenix, where the river cruises through Tonto National Forest.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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