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
Founded by a Christian abolitionist in 1855, Berea charges no tuition, and every student works a minimum of ten hours per week on campus, doing jobs such as tending the school’s farm, repairing bicycles at the bike shop, or making brooms in the college’s historic craft workshop.
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Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Rent one of the complimentary resort bicycles and head directly east to Royal Poinciana Plaza, an outdoor shopping and dining destination with tenants such as beloved New York City institution Sant Ambroeus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Micromobility is the use of small, lightweight and low-speed modes of transportation such as bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Beyond the rooms, guests can borrow complimentary bicycles, arrange private sailing excursions on Charleston Harbor, or book in-room massage treatments.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Like in many camper vans, a clear center aisle offers loads of space for packing in luggage, camping gear and large sports equipment like bicycles or surfboards.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
People riding motorcycles, e-bikes and bicycles do not need a reservation to enter Maroon Bells, and most of the visitors using e-bikes rented them specifically to visit the scenic area, the forest service said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Roblero-Perez was driving a 2016 Honda Accord eastbound when the vehicle veered off the road and struck two boys who were riding bicycles on the sidewalk.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Guests at this hotel can help themselves to complimentary bicycles, beach chairs, and towels.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Rent one of the complimentary resort bicycles and head directly east to Royal Poinciana Plaza, an outdoor shopping and dining destination with tenants such as beloved New York City institution Sant Ambroeus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Micromobility is the use of small, lightweight and low-speed modes of transportation such as bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Beyond the rooms, guests can borrow complimentary bicycles, arrange private sailing excursions on Charleston Harbor, or book in-room massage treatments.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Like in many camper vans, a clear center aisle offers loads of space for packing in luggage, camping gear and large sports equipment like bicycles or surfboards.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
People riding motorcycles, e-bikes and bicycles do not need a reservation to enter Maroon Bells, and most of the visitors using e-bikes rented them specifically to visit the scenic area, the forest service said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Roblero-Perez was driving a 2016 Honda Accord eastbound when the vehicle veered off the road and struck two boys who were riding bicycles on the sidewalk.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Guests at this hotel can help themselves to complimentary bicycles, beach chairs, and towels.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
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Wellness There are e-bikes available for exploring the island, and the team can help arrange kite surfing or bird watching excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cities across the metro have looked at ways to make riding e-bikes and e-scooters safer following a wave of crashes involving the devices.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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