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
They were nearly run over by a man on a bicycle crossing Rue Ballu.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
The vineyard is kid- and dog-friendly and encourages families to picnic in the fields or bring bicycles to explore surrounding bike trails.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The measure would continue a parcel tax that funds the improvement and maintenance of bicycle trails.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
What did pass Lawmakers approved a regulatory framework for electric bicycles, motorcycles and scooters, championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
The vineyard is kid- and dog-friendly and encourages families to picnic in the fields or bring bicycles to explore surrounding bike trails.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The measure would continue a parcel tax that funds the improvement and maintenance of bicycle trails.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
What did pass Lawmakers approved a regulatory framework for electric bicycles, motorcycles and scooters, championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura said devices like electric dirt bikes and mini bikes can be powerful enough to exceed the capabilities of young riders.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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