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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
Kamala Harris pounded Joe Biden over his stances on busing from the 1970s—a long-ago dispute that even became fodder for J.D. Vance in 2024.
—Andrew Yang, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Debbie Koristz, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Its board recently voted to permanently allow alcohol advertisements on bus shelters and trolleys.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Noun
The robot also operates as a way to bus empty cups and trash.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
Kamala Harris pounded Joe Biden over his stances on busing from the 1970s—a long-ago dispute that even became fodder for J.D. Vance in 2024.
—Andrew Yang, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
The next morning, more than 100 of us gathered in a Jerusalem park, waiting for buses to take us across the Jordanian border.
—Debbie Koristz, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Its board recently voted to permanently allow alcohol advertisements on bus shelters and trolleys.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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On top of that, Gary stole Rawls’ car and used it to set in motion a getaway.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 July 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
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But new automobile sales took four years to regain their pre-recession level even with interest rates of approximately nil.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Kelley himself sits on the state's Motor Vehicle Advisory Board with Morales, which advises the secretary of state on matters related to the regulation of automobile dealers in Indiana.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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But momentum flipped in the fifth when North Reading turned an inning-ending 6-4-3 double play and tacked on an insurance run when Matt Mancinelli motored around from first to score on a bloop single by Torra.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2025
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TikTok clued us into the power of shaving your body—mainly your she-shrubbery—using what is technically a beard trimmer, because it's designed explicitly to motor through coarse hair.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For decades, the Turing Test served as the de facto benchmark for machine intelligence.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Our team of shopping experts tested nearly 170 coffee makers to find out which ones made the best morning brews, plus another batch of espresso machines for stronger concoctions.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In 2017 he was forced to coach the Golden State Warriors because Steve Kerr was having health issues due to a back injury.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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When not coaching her kids on how to maim an attacker, Hailey mans the radio.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Passengers on those routes face significantly longer rides to and from downtown.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The team got off to a 16-0 first-quarter lead and was able to ride that to the win, even with the Sugar Skulls winning two of the remaining three quarters.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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But half a million bucks isn’t the highest in the club’s 11-year history, what with high rollers jetting in for such mega events as Super Bowl LIV, Miami Race Week, the Bitcoin conference, Art Basel and more.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2025
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Patrons—the official Masters nomenclature for spectators—have long jetted into Augusta for golf’s ritzy Spring major, with a sizeable contingent of affluent fans flying private.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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