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
Other options for all ages include hiking; riding one of the resort’s free-to-borrow bicycles; or even kayaking among the mangroves in search of sea turtles.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
There was a fireplace with people sitting around, sipping drinks, and a lineup of precious mint-green bicycles, which visitors can use at their leisure to make their way around the grounds.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The 280-foot bridge will include a 16-foot-wide concrete path for bicycles and pedestrians.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The new rules apply to city streets, sidewalks, public paths set aside for the use of bicycles and other property under the city’s jurisdiction.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Hallyburton, a longtime council incumbent who loves bicycles and Lisa Sánchez, a progressive former council member who faced multiple complaints while in office.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Documents, cash, electronics, clothing and bicycles were stolen.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 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
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
There was a fireplace with people sitting around, sipping drinks, and a lineup of precious mint-green bicycles, which visitors can use at their leisure to make their way around the grounds.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The 280-foot bridge will include a 16-foot-wide concrete path for bicycles and pedestrians.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The new rules apply to city streets, sidewalks, public paths set aside for the use of bicycles and other property under the city’s jurisdiction.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Hallyburton, a longtime council incumbent who loves bicycles and Lisa Sánchez, a progressive former council member who faced multiple complaints while in office.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Documents, cash, electronics, clothing and bicycles were stolen.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 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
Noun
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He’s also promised to keep the 15 mph speed limit for Citi Bike e-bikes.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Thirty-five people took to the trail network with e-bikes and UTVs and an unmanned aerial vehicle.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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