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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Even very young infants will enjoy watching the overhead toys move around as the car drives, which is great for their eyesight and development.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine's state emergency service said 51 buildings and 34 cars were damaged in Russia's strike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 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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Similar in packaging to an IGH but different in execution, continuously variable hubs function like the transmission in a midrange automobile.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Canada also announced 25% tariffs on certain automobiles exported from the U.S. that aren’t protected by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
9 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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What to look for in a quality Frigidaire dehumidifier Frigidaire dehumidifiers are quality machines.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the percentage completed by humans assisted by technology is expected to rise to 33% from 30% as businesses improve collaboration between their humans, machines and algorithms.—
Daniel Saks,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Summitt coached Harper during her collegiate career, from 1995-98.—
Kevin Utz,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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McHale earned an advanced degree from Cal State Fullerton and has been coaching for the last 13 years, most recently as defensive coordinator at Dana Hills High. McHale, who also coaches track, teaches English, social science and health.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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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This leaves room for the synth lines to ride on top of everything.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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