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 crunch has forced business closures in Japan, while South Korea has asked people to take shorter showers and to use bicycles to get around.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The bicycle's back wheel and frame were significantly damaged, consistent with the bicycle being stuck from behind, according to the police.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Though similar to the company’s e-bikes, which look more-or-less as one expects a bicycle to look, the glider has smaller wheels and a larger, more cushiony seat.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
In Taiwan, following several investigations by Transparentem and other independent investigators, US Customs placed an import ban on a major bicycle brand, triggering a response across several industries.
—Tara Winter, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The bicycle's back wheel and frame were significantly damaged, consistent with the bicycle being stuck from behind, according to the police.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Though similar to the company’s e-bikes, which look more-or-less as one expects a bicycle to look, the glider has smaller wheels and a larger, more cushiony seat.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
In Taiwan, following several investigations by Transparentem and other independent investigators, US Customs placed an import ban on a major bicycle brand, triggering a response across several industries.
—Tara Winter, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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Some cyclists are digging up nature areas and turning them into off-road tracks for dirtbikes and e-bikes.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the city's buzzy tuk-tuks are good for sights further afield, like the Kuang Si Falls, the hotel's free bike rentals make traversing the city a pleasant and satisfying experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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