busses

Definition of bussesnext
present tense third-person singular of bus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for busses
Verb
  • These are distinctly American, Texan to be specific, where they’re called shrimp kisses.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • One woman kisses her granddaughter for the last time; another meets hers for the first.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Quietly handling the cornbread, with a buttery scent that smacks you right in the face, is her paternal grandmother.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
  • As the scene unfolds, the gorilla suddenly lifts its arm and smacks the glass, causing a crack.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Busses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/busses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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