bussing

present participle of bus

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bussing
Verb
  • The first of 12 projects outlined in the book is a literal slapstick, the classic vaudeville tool used to imitate the sound of smacking someone with a stick.
    Michael Roberts, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Really, there’s only one character onstage who commands an audience’s attention, and that’s Hines’ gum-smacking sister-in-law, who turns from antagonist to supporter.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Other poses featured Bieber kissing Kardashian on the cheek and the latter sensually brushing a rose against the former’s face.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Looking for a vacation that involves plenty of sand between your toes, fantastic seafood, and the perfect ocean breeze kissing your cheek?
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Bussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bussing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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