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
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The runway was closed as JetBlue flight 312 was assessed and its passengers were deplaned by stairs and bused into the terminal, airport officials with Massport told CNN.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2025
There’s a major transformation now as well, as crews install a bus rapid transit line down the middle of the corridor.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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Noun
The lawsuit followed a decision by Jefferson County Board of Education members voted last April to cut busing for all Academies of Louisville programs and magnet schools — aside from Central, Western, Grace James Academy and DuBois Academy.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The runway was closed as JetBlue flight 312 was assessed and its passengers were deplaned by stairs and bused into the terminal, airport officials with Massport told CNN.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Verb
Friday, July 11, Astana bus, Saint-Malo | Stage seven
Astana have been one of the success stories of this season.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2025
There’s a major transformation now as well, as crews install a bus rapid transit line down the middle of the corridor.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
Noun
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Two months later, the DMV shut Cruise down, shortly after an accident where a Cruise car pinned and dragged a woman for 20 feet.—
Lia Russell
Updated July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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India’s automotive sector is poised to add over 3.3 million cars to its production capacity by 2030.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
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
Noun
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Their vehicles were part of a long line of automobiles lining a block of Genesee Street during Scoop Waukegan over the weekend.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Yet, Yandy Diaz and the Rays’ offense have been motoring along at a rapid clip during a 22-9 run that has improved their overall mark from 21-26 to 43-35 and within 2.5 games of the Yankees in the American League East.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But while motoring out in the dark that morning, Pebley, 42, noticed that the throttle on his surface drive motor had started to stick.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Then Google would know her, the machine would let her.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Request a room near the elevator but not next to the elevator or the ice machines.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Think strategy, deep thinking, building relationships, or coaching top talent.—
John Rex,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Crook — who also coaches football — went ring shopping.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The cavalry isn’t riding over the hill to save them — not yet at least.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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In December, after a DJ gig at a house party in Dallas, Flores was riding in the passenger seat of a friend’s car when they were pulled over.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Two weeks later, the couple jetted off to Milan and coincidentally walked in the same fashion show.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Trump plans to sign the bill into law on Friday at 5 p.m. as B-2 bombers jet over the White House during a Fourth of July celebration for military families.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
3 July 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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