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 page provides information about a range of benefits offered by the state, including payments for commuting by bicycle and mass transit subsidies.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
Under the new tariffs, a bicycle wheel imported from China that would have previously cost between $10 and $12 increased to about $30, according to Arnold.
—Elizabeth Mendez, CBS News, 6 May 2025
The group of cats was initially spotted by two teenagers riding their bicycles in the nearby woods.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 May 2025
One night, as Omar rode his bicycle, two men followed on scooters.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
Under the new tariffs, a bicycle wheel imported from China that would have previously cost between $10 and $12 increased to about $30, according to Arnold.
—Elizabeth Mendez, CBS News, 6 May 2025
The group of cats was initially spotted by two teenagers riding their bicycles in the nearby woods.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 May 2025
One night, as Omar rode his bicycle, two men followed on scooters.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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Whether your summer plans include a lakeside escape, a national park adventure, or as much beach time as possible, a bike is a game-changer.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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Others include over-the-top racing bikes and opportunities to climb like a pro on fabled routes.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
13 May 2025
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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