as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
the range of the boy's explorations vastly expanded when he acquired his first bicycle
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Recent Examples of bicycles
There will be a catrina contest, food, shopping and a car show with trunk altars sponsored by the Por Siempre Car Club, along with lowrider bicycles on display.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Documents, cash, electronics, clothing and bicycles were stolen.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
At one point, police officers on bicycles sheltered inside a hotel from a large group of protesters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
He’s known for his passion for bicycles and previously helmed the Boise Bicycle Project.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Hotel guests are also encouraged to use the house bicycles to explore the neighborhood without worrying about parking or traffic.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
There were certainly other questions asked of the candidates, but questions about bicycles are revealing.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Kayaks, paddle boards, sailboats and bicycles are also on hand for guests to borrow.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There is an ever-wider list of items imported from garments to footwear, travel goods, bicycles, agriculture products, furniture, solar panels, tires and kitchen cabinets.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Documents, cash, electronics, clothing and bicycles were stolen.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
At one point, police officers on bicycles sheltered inside a hotel from a large group of protesters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
He’s known for his passion for bicycles and previously helmed the Boise Bicycle Project.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Hotel guests are also encouraged to use the house bicycles to explore the neighborhood without worrying about parking or traffic.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
There were certainly other questions asked of the candidates, but questions about bicycles are revealing.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Kayaks, paddle boards, sailboats and bicycles are also on hand for guests to borrow.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There is an ever-wider list of items imported from garments to footwear, travel goods, bicycles, agriculture products, furniture, solar panels, tires and kitchen cabinets.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
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Although December in Antwerp is chilly, the hotel does have bikes available to rent, and Antwerp is very bike-friendly.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bubbins believes the benefits of e-bikes outweigh any challenges.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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