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
But according to law enforcement officials who have worked on cases involving e-bikes, many of the models being gifted to kids and teens that are bought from brick and mortar and online retailers are more akin to motorcycles than bicycles, and can reach dangerous speeds in seconds.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Guests can also make use of complimentary bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and beach equipment.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The woman was reportedly riding a bicycle when she was struck.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, the city of Escondido doesn’t have written policies governing the pursuit of a person riding a bicycle or an e-bike or the operation of patrol vehicles on bicycle paths.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Guests can also make use of complimentary bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and beach equipment.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The woman was reportedly riding a bicycle when she was struck.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, the city of Escondido doesn’t have written policies governing the pursuit of a person riding a bicycle or an e-bike or the operation of patrol vehicles on bicycle paths.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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Situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, the charming seaside town has miles of beaches, nature and bike trails, and bird sanctuaries in Cape Henlopen State Park.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Use the complimentary bike hire to explore the neighborhood and tourist spots further afield.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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