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
The building was one street back from the city’s corniche, a wide promenade filled with joggers, children riding bicycles, and fishermen casting lines into a serene Mediterranean.
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Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets).
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Most of the bicycles and their parts sold in the United States are made overseas, particularly in China and Taiwan, according to statistics compiled by Statista.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
The properties used to have regular bicycles for the tour, but due to demand and popularity of e-bikes, the tour was upgraded to include the newest model.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Old bicycles and other items are seen along the parkway nearby.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Cross the Inderhavnsbro or walk out to the middle (the bridge at the end of Nyhavn) to get the best view of the city, but be aware of the many bicycles using the bridge—Danes drive fast and with the assumption that everyone follows the same rules.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
According to the prosecution’s filing, there are several witness statements regarding Higgins’ reckless driving on the night of the crash and that Johnny and Matthew were not riding their bicycles in the lane of travel when they were hit and killed.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Olsovsky’s insider tip is to grab one of the hotel’s bikes—The Nickel offers complimentary use of bicycles to guests—and head to The Royal American.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets).
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Most of the bicycles and their parts sold in the United States are made overseas, particularly in China and Taiwan, according to statistics compiled by Statista.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
The properties used to have regular bicycles for the tour, but due to demand and popularity of e-bikes, the tour was upgraded to include the newest model.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Old bicycles and other items are seen along the parkway nearby.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Cross the Inderhavnsbro or walk out to the middle (the bridge at the end of Nyhavn) to get the best view of the city, but be aware of the many bicycles using the bridge—Danes drive fast and with the assumption that everyone follows the same rules.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
According to the prosecution’s filing, there are several witness statements regarding Higgins’ reckless driving on the night of the crash and that Johnny and Matthew were not riding their bicycles in the lane of travel when they were hit and killed.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Olsovsky’s insider tip is to grab one of the hotel’s bikes—The Nickel offers complimentary use of bicycles to guests—and head to The Royal American.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
Noun
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Insider tip Take advantage of the hotel's complimentary bikes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In audio files reviewed by the Miami Herald, a 911 caller claimed that the Mobil gas station had been taken over by many bikes and vehicles, and that the riders had stopped in front of his car, challenged him at the nearby Southwest 104th Street intersection and nearly hit his vehicle.—
Ella Moore,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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