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
Deputies learned the crash occurred between a Lexus SUV and a 78-year-old man riding a bicycle, Sgt.
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Some residents were able to locate valuables among the wreckage, including paintings, computers, bicycles and more.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Opposite the Donation Station, Porter County Councilman Greg Simms, D-3rd, and his wife Pam were taking bicycle donations for the Independent Order of Oddfellows.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Pasco then fled the scene on a bicycle, launching the manhunt that resulted in his arrest.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Some residents were able to locate valuables among the wreckage, including paintings, computers, bicycles and more.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Opposite the Donation Station, Porter County Councilman Greg Simms, D-3rd, and his wife Pam were taking bicycle donations for the Independent Order of Oddfellows.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Pasco then fled the scene on a bicycle, launching the manhunt that resulted in his arrest.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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When asked about what is the most difficult part of outfitting a customer with an adaptive bike, Hal Honeyman sidestepped the entire mechanical issue and immediately cited funding instead.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Estancia has been awarded a ‘gold level’ from Green Key Global for its commitment to eco-friendly practices and social responsibility, including reusable water bottles, on-site gardens, and complimentary e-bikes for exploring the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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