as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
this old bus is still running—but barely
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Recent Examples of bus
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte City Council approved an $89 million plan in 2023 to build a new underground bus hub at the site of the current transit center.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Still, the younger Sheets was mired in a 3-for-24 start in spring training and was not in the lineup the day the Padres bused to Maryvale for an exhibition against the Brewers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The federal grand jury in New York on Thursday accused the 26-year-old of traveling across state lines by bus to stalk Thompson, with the intent to harass, intimidate, and kill.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte City Council approved an $89 million plan in 2023 to build a new underground bus hub at the site of the current transit center.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
People are now detained there before the state buses them to the Briscoe Unit, at virtually no cost to the county.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Still, the younger Sheets was mired in a 3-for-24 start in spring training and was not in the lineup the day the Padres bused to Maryvale for an exhibition against the Brewers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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Prosecutors alleged Read hit O'Keefe with her car and left him outside the home of a fellow Boston police officer after the couple got into an argument.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Prep Your Vehicle Make sure your car is road-trip ready.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The starting price for the 3500 chassis cabs $49,285 including delivery charge, about $1,700 less than the 2024 model.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Some fans walked away from the stadium to grab an Uber or cab back to their hotels.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
25 May 2024
Noun
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Elegant showrooms featuring dramatic lighting, rotating platforms, and luxurious surroundings elevated the automobile from mere transportation to aspirational lifestyle statement.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the 20th century, automobiles defined modernity.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those motoring to work in a Rolls-Royce aren’t being left out, either.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plot is motored by their deft, defiant mouths.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One of Musk’s machines plays a minor role in Cronenberg’s latest picture, The Shrouds (out now), when the story’s antagonist, Guy Pearce, programs coordinates into a Tesla for it to self-drive protagonist Karsh (Vincent Cassel) to a mysterious location.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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For those who like to keep fit, there's a fitness center with Technogym equipment, free weights, Power Plate machines, a Kinesis wall, and a Pilates corner.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For all of the optimism generated this offseason, the team assembled by Schoen and coached by Brian Daboll went 3-14 last season.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Initially, Charon balanced both types of coaching through one-on-one sessions, leveraging Instagram, email marketing, and a podcast to reach potential clients.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Owners should consider counter-conditioning their dogs to help ease the fear and increase the joy of riding in the car.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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While most street skaters prefer an extremely hard wheel with durometer ratings of 99a or 100a, others riding in cemented parks and on wooden ramps may look for something between 95a-98a.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There were also a total of three rapes reported related to jet ski rentals last year.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Danielle Olivia Lyth, 30, jetted off to Marbella, Spain to tie the knot with her partner Jamie Lyth, 35.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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