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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Just ask Panthers guard Robert Hunt, who has stories about Eagles fans climbing onto opposing team buses and wreaking havoc.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani’s glib campaign goal of abolishing the fares on buses for everyone makes a lot less sense than cutting bus and subway fares for the New Yorkers who actually need it most.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
To avoid any additional traffic while inside the park, folks are encouraged to utilize Yosemite's free Valley Shuttle system, which has buses that arrive every 12 to 22 minutes.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Amtrak and many other ground transportation companies barred weapons on trains and buses after 9/11, but none put security measures in place to detect or screen every passenger for firearms.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Perrin buses more than half to class.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Noun
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Just ask Panthers guard Robert Hunt, who has stories about Eagles fans climbing onto opposing team buses and wreaking havoc.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani’s glib campaign goal of abolishing the fares on buses for everyone makes a lot less sense than cutting bus and subway fares for the New Yorkers who actually need it most.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
To avoid any additional traffic while inside the park, folks are encouraged to utilize Yosemite's free Valley Shuttle system, which has buses that arrive every 12 to 22 minutes.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Amtrak and many other ground transportation companies barred weapons on trains and buses after 9/11, but none put security measures in place to detect or screen every passenger for firearms.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Perrin buses more than half to class.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buses
Noun
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Because of that, that black carbon has about 540 times bigger climate effect than black carbon that's released from surface sources like ships, cars and power plants.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Beijing controls the supply chain for many obscure minerals that are critical components of smartphones, cars and weapons.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Carrick’s backroom staff are set to stay on, with assistant Steve Holland, who is seen as instrumental, and coaches Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion all in line for new deals.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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One area that Brecka coaches A-listers on is sleep.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The world’s transportation system—planes, trains, and automobiles—will lean heavily on liquid gold for decades.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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In 1918, when automobiles were still a luxury most Americans could only admire from the sidewalk, Hertz was founded on the idea that freedom of movement wasn’t a privilege.—
Gil West,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike larger Chinese and Western machines, Skydrive’s SD-05 is deliberately designed to be highly compact, in order to operate in crowded Asian megacities like Tokyo, Delhi and Jakarta.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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On Tuesday, China’s Unitree Robotics unveiled a nearly 9-foot-tall humanoid robot with a cockpit capable of carrying a human inside — a real-world nod to the mecha machines that many sci-fi fans have long dreamed of, or feared.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Its front wheels have an open-wheel design; they’re shrouded in aerodynamic pods but mounted out wide from the streamlined cabin, which looks much more aerospace than automotive.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of Paris this time, the film jets off to another fabulous destination besides New York — Milan — for a huge fashion expo where Lady Gaga gets to perform and even exchange swipes with Miranda.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The rom-com follows a 20-something chef amid a quarter-life crisis who jets off to Italy to find herself, and discovers love in the process.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Free subway rides home and overnight service on match days are just part of SEPTA's plan to help fans get to and from the 2026 FIFA World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The old gunslinger makes the most of an AFC without an obvious favorite and rides off after one last trip into the playoffs, this one coming with a postseason win.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Brock cruises past Amarillo Randall Brock softball held a 3-1 lead over Amarillo Randall in the sixth inning at Abilene Christian University when the bats came alive.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Buses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buses. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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