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
David Gelles, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The record − contained safely within its protective aluminum case − is bolted to the side of Voyager's bus housing that contains its electronics and instruments.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
The system bused in clinicians and facility leaders from Georgia to help.
—Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Officials hope the program drums up billions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to update city subways and buses.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The record − contained safely within its protective aluminum case − is bolted to the side of Voyager's bus housing that contains its electronics and instruments.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
People are also reading:Texas may begin busing migrants to ICE centers instead of sanctuary cities, source says
Abbott made the announcement at Wall Ranch in Eagle Pass, one of many sites of such violence inflicted on migrants.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
The system bused in clinicians and facility leaders from Georgia to help.
—Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bus
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The report claims that House Republicans want Trump to avoid executive orders on Biden’s costly student loan forgiveness program, electric vehicle incentives, and fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks, among others.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Jan. 2025
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For your car, get the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level yourself with an antifreeze tester.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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Think of the docks of Liverpool, the factories of Osaka, the automobile obsession of New York’s Robert Moses, or the low-density sprawl of modern Riyadh.Thomas Heatherwick, WIRED, 2 Jan. 2025
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The glossy ads shaped Garner’s enduring fascination with automobiles at an early age.News Desk, Artforum, 2 Jan. 2025
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And even as the year winds down, Sabrina is still motoring full speed ahead.Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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How to Get There Most out-of-state visitors fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, rent a car, and motor the 126 miles north via Highway 260.Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Kyiv has celebrated the end of the transit deal as a major blow to Russia's economy — and its war machine.Charles Maynes, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Take action today to build a solid passive income machine.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Bears and Jets have requested head coaching interviews with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Bears have familiarity with McCarthy after the Super Bowl-winning head coach coached in the NFC North for the Green Bay Packers for 13 seasons.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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Local sports fans are riding a rollercoaster of emotions regarding Cleveland's big three teams.Troy Smith, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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He was convicted of manslaughter at age 16 after being arrested for riding in a car with someone who shot and killed a teenager.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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The two recently jetted off on a romantic mini-break to the Maldives, which Fahy documented on Instagram via a series of sweet photographs of the pair having fun in the sun.Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trudeau jetted to Trump’s Florida residence unannounced that month after the president-elect threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.Greg Norman, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bus. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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