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
Federico Perelmuter, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
The latter had closed in June 2024 after 28 years on the block, with owner Charlie Puma saying he was concerned about the potential effects of the East Colfax bus rapid transit construction project, which was approaching from the west.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Katie Scofield, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
That remedy would necessarily involve busing students to desegregate the metropolitan area’s schools.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Suddenly every bus in the city of Buenos Aires seemed to sport, on its dashboard, a holy card of the pope.
—Federico Perelmuter, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
The latter had closed in June 2024 after 28 years on the block, with owner Charlie Puma saying he was concerned about the potential effects of the East Colfax bus rapid transit construction project, which was approaching from the west.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Guardsmen have also participated in busing migrants to Democratic-run cities such as New York and Chicago and built razor-wire barriers in the Rio Grande.
—Katie Scofield, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
That remedy would necessarily involve busing students to desegregate the metropolitan area’s schools.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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Upon seeing Orozco’s driver’s license, the officer reached inside Orozco’s car and unlocked and opened the door.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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For the second year in a row, the No. 21 car will compete in the playoffs.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 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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Tesla automobiles, dealerships and charging stations around the world have been vandalized — or worse — as the company’s CEO has positioned himself as a right-wing kingmaker in recent months.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The top-performing subsectors were household appliances, consumer services, and automobiles.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This season, led by first-time All-Star Cade Cunningham and Coach of the Year candidate J.B. Bickerstaff, the Pistons have motored to the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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The wheels can motor along at up to 5 m/s (11 mph), and the hot-swap dual-battery setup is reckoned good for 3 hours between fast-charge top-ups – or a range of 15 km (over 9 miles).—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The machine is also extremely quiet, thanks to its enhanced TwinAir Cooling design.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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To say that the sentient machines with whom Michelle travels are the more interesting characters is like praising tax season as superior to actual death.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sloan originally coached the Gators in the early 1960s, left and returned after winning the national title at North Carolina State in ’74.—
Mike Bianchi,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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According to a report by AARP, one of his handlers coached the barely cognizant Marvel icon through the task.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Warriors are currently riding high on a five-game win streak, and are eyeing a potential top-four seed in the West.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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From taking one for the team in Season 1 by volunteering to be the one to activate the OTC so his friends could experience the outside world to convincing Irv that his life as an innie was worthwhile in the Season 2 premiere, Dylan has typically rode hard for MDR.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Worldwide Success, Olympic Disappointment At age 16, the Delaware native jetted off to Montreal for her first World Championships as an elite gymnast.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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