as in bikes
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 bicycles
There will be a catrina contest, food, shopping and a car show with trunk altars sponsored by the Por Siempre Car Club, along with lowrider bicycles on display.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
At one point, police officers on bicycles sheltered inside a hotel from a large group of protesters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This Sunday was supposed to be the first Gilroy Open Streets, an event similar to Viva CalleSJ in San Jose when a few miles of streets are closed to motor vehicles and open for bicycles, runners, skaters and strollers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
He’s known for his passion for bicycles and previously helmed the Boise Bicycle Project.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Hotel guests are also encouraged to use the house bicycles to explore the neighborhood without worrying about parking or traffic.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
There were certainly other questions asked of the candidates, but questions about bicycles are revealing.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Kayaks, paddle boards, sailboats and bicycles are also on hand for guests to borrow.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There is an ever-wider list of items imported from garments to footwear, travel goods, bicycles, agriculture products, furniture, solar panels, tires and kitchen cabinets.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
At one point, police officers on bicycles sheltered inside a hotel from a large group of protesters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This Sunday was supposed to be the first Gilroy Open Streets, an event similar to Viva CalleSJ in San Jose when a few miles of streets are closed to motor vehicles and open for bicycles, runners, skaters and strollers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
He’s known for his passion for bicycles and previously helmed the Boise Bicycle Project.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Hotel guests are also encouraged to use the house bicycles to explore the neighborhood without worrying about parking or traffic.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
There were certainly other questions asked of the candidates, but questions about bicycles are revealing.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Kayaks, paddle boards, sailboats and bicycles are also on hand for guests to borrow.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There is an ever-wider list of items imported from garments to footwear, travel goods, bicycles, agriculture products, furniture, solar panels, tires and kitchen cabinets.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
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Sarkozy’s journey through Paris, which took him past the French National Assembly parliament building, was also captured live with more than a dozen cameramen on bikes tailing his car.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rent a ride from a local shop in town like Multimarcas Motos, which offers road bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes for kids and adults alike.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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