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
No bags, glass or metal water bottles, bats/batons, bicycles or scooters, chairs or coolers will be allowed in the event.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
During a commissioners meeting on Wednesday evening, the board passed an ordinance that will prohibit e-bicycles and e-scooters from operating within the townships Municipal Park.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Tiny intricate bicycles and trams.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Of course, the pool will keep kids entertained on sunny days, but there is also access to bicycles, which can be used at any time to explore the hotel’s grounds, plus entertainment, such as cookie baking, especially for children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
For a resort experience, book a stay at either The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort or The Inn by Sea Island, which has an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles for guests.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Bringing bicycles, strollers, and scooters is also a no no.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
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.
—New Atlas, 12 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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
During a commissioners meeting on Wednesday evening, the board passed an ordinance that will prohibit e-bicycles and e-scooters from operating within the townships Municipal Park.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Tiny intricate bicycles and trams.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Of course, the pool will keep kids entertained on sunny days, but there is also access to bicycles, which can be used at any time to explore the hotel’s grounds, plus entertainment, such as cookie baking, especially for children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
For a resort experience, book a stay at either The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort or The Inn by Sea Island, which has an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles for guests.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Bringing bicycles, strollers, and scooters is also a no no.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
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.
—New Atlas, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
Noun
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Penn Township has voted to ban e-bikes and e-scooters from the township's Municipal Park Complex.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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My kids ride their bikes across that bridge.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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