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 Ride proved was just how powerful the bicycle is, and how the bicycle is the most universal and accessible mode of transportation in the world. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 July 2026 In response, some of the administration's critics noted that the federal government itself had previously acknowledged that bicycle lanes make roads safer. Joel Rose, NPR, 16 July 2026 Organizers are encouraging fans to arrive via the Metro E Line, Big Blue Bus, shuttle services, bicycles and other micro-mobility options. Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 July 2026 The improvements, which began in August 2025, call for repaving the boulevard and adding new sidewalks and bicycle lanes, as well as new turn lanes for on and off ramps to I-95, state department documents said. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bicycle
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bike
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  • Preserving the e-bike This year, at least nine bills related to electric bicycles were introduced in the Legislature.
    Madison Smalstig July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • Rooms and suites are done up in classic all-American style, and bike rentals are available for all ages and skill levels for pedaling around the Victorian-era beach town.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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