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 two-seat rear bench removes, clearing full-length aisle space for bicycles, kayaks, skis and other long gear while opening more free living space at camp.
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New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Guests can get hygiene supplies, clothes, and donated bicycles from Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, with free bicycle repairs on Saturdays.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In other business, the council is permitting Bike the Dunes, which rents bicycles at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, to place a temporary sign advertising the business on a median at the entrance.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Plus, the hotel provides complimentary bicycles to guests.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
But according to law enforcement officials who have worked on cases involving e-bikes, many of the models being gifted to kids and teens that are bought from brick and mortar and online retailers are more akin to motorcycles than bicycles, and can reach dangerous speeds in seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The practice began to specialize in a range of areas from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents to bicycles, slip and falls, and even dog bites.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Lowest speed devices, 20 miles and under, are going to be treated like bicycles.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Only regular bicycles and Class 1 and 2 electric bikes are permitted on the path.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Guests can get hygiene supplies, clothes, and donated bicycles from Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, with free bicycle repairs on Saturdays.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In other business, the council is permitting Bike the Dunes, which rents bicycles at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, to place a temporary sign advertising the business on a median at the entrance.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Plus, the hotel provides complimentary bicycles to guests.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
But according to law enforcement officials who have worked on cases involving e-bikes, many of the models being gifted to kids and teens that are bought from brick and mortar and online retailers are more akin to motorcycles than bicycles, and can reach dangerous speeds in seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The practice began to specialize in a range of areas from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents to bicycles, slip and falls, and even dog bites.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Lowest speed devices, 20 miles and under, are going to be treated like bicycles.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Only regular bicycles and Class 1 and 2 electric bikes are permitted on the path.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
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Dutch team nabs 17 bikes from KC shop.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The award-winning barbecue, beer and bikes concept is gearing up to open a new restaurant in Fort Mill, South Carolina, later this month.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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