Definition of bicyclenext
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 16-year-old girl who was steering the bicycle — which appeared to be a Citi Bike in footage shared by ABC7 Eyewitness News — sustained injuries to her leg and was hospitalized, per the NYPD. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Kopple documents the case of Victor Hidalgo, a 24-year-old man who was working for a pharmacy delivery company in 2024 when a New York Fire Department vehicle hit his bicycle, killing him. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 Participants alternated between moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise on a recumbent bicycle for 10 minutes. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Outbuildings hold two dozen bicycles for rides along Davis’ bike paths. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bicycle
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bike
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  • The route evokes a vaunted lifestyle where farm stands spill over with cherries and apricots, and half the vehicles in summer carry bikes, paddleboards, or kayaks.
    — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Someone could take a brisk walk, climb stairs or use a stationary bike.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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