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
Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
The heavy use of busing dates to the district’s strategy to racially integrate its schools decades ago: MPS established magnet schools to draw students across segregated neighborhoods.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Because her brother is paralyzed after an attack on a Charlotte Area Transit System bus in March.
—Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The change was made to improve busing efficiency, Chief Operating Officer Chris Burkhardt told The Enquirer.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
The heavy use of busing dates to the district’s strategy to racially integrate its schools decades ago: MPS established magnet schools to draw students across segregated neighborhoods.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Verb
On the other side a local bus goes to Mostar.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Because her brother is paralyzed after an attack on a Charlotte Area Transit System bus in March.
—Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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The single-span bridge itself will span from Messina, Sicily, to Villa San Giovanni, Calabria, with six car lanes and two rail lines.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors said the car had been parked for more than a month.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 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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Many leading automobile companies, like Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki, have already declared price cuts, passing on the benefits of the tax cuts to customers.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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But consider our electric lights, our automobiles, our refrigerators and washing machines, our televisions, our computers and smartphones.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Williams broke up a pass going one on one with talented Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and Norman-Lott motored his way to a one-arm sack of Jalen Hurts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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There’s one that does so particularly well, though trades some spaciousness for motoring fun.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Imagine knocking on doors to sell fax machines—then, years later, becoming a billionaire.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the drawbacks of these machines for the wrist—their reliance on a human being as an energy source, their lack of uniformity within identical reference numbers, even their oft-finicky nature—are what gives them their considerable charm.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unlike last week, Moore won’t be able to coach the team in practice.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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As has become tradition, the ads will reference trends and conversations in college football like the coaching hot seat, flag planting and quarterbacks sliding in the draft.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybach’s steering wheel is massively proportioned, a big hoop, reminding of wheels in my 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s luxury cars.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ride a Bike Enjoy the best of Grand Teton’s fall foliage on two wheels instead of four.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jeossy Wide-Calf Tall Riding Boots These faux leather riding boots have adjustable buckle straps, a chunky low heel, and stylish quilted design.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Once a coaster has been deemed safe, its designers ride it over and over to further finesse the experience.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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