as in bike
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 bicycle
The trail helps a large segment of the population who isn’t comfortable riding bicycles in traffic and prefers low-volume, low-speed conditions.
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Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The release said the incident involved two children on bicycles.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
There are daily fitness classes at the in-house Exhale spa, access to bicycles, and the beach path that runs along the ocean behind the hotel is the perfect place for a jog or power walking session.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026
The mother of two boys, who was seven months pregnant, was riding an electric bicycle with her family along Pershing Drive last month.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The release said the incident involved two children on bicycles.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
There are daily fitness classes at the in-house Exhale spa, access to bicycles, and the beach path that runs along the ocean behind the hotel is the perfect place for a jog or power walking session.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026
The mother of two boys, who was seven months pregnant, was riding an electric bicycle with her family along Pershing Drive last month.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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Some of the bikes are used in Metro’s Adopt A Bike Grant Program, which distributes them to those in need.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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All were welcome – some rode bikes, others hiked, and after the ride, the celebration continued at Trek, with a Pilates class, pizza, and a raffle.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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