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
The final result was a frame with a high strength-to-weight ratio comparable to professional-grade bicycles.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Bradescu, who previously organized against Mayor Lauren McLean’s priorities, posed a challenge from the right to District 6 incumbent Hallyburton, a council member first elected in 2019 who loves bicycles.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The two issues—safety and transportation—are often intertwined and politicized, even if the link between bicycles and leftist politics is relatively new.
—Evan Friss, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
This is the third part of a series exploring electric bicycles, their local impact and the ongoing controversy that surrounds them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Bradescu, who previously organized against Mayor Lauren McLean’s priorities, posed a challenge from the right to District 6 incumbent Hallyburton, a council member first elected in 2019 who loves bicycles.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The two issues—safety and transportation—are often intertwined and politicized, even if the link between bicycles and leftist politics is relatively new.
—Evan Friss, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
This is the third part of a series exploring electric bicycles, their local impact and the ongoing controversy that surrounds them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
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The batteries, which are used in laptops and e-bikes, have been responsible for 25 city trash truck fires so far just this year, officials say.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Johnson County cities chose to tighten restrictions on operators of e-bikes and scooters, while Kansas City is tightening restrictions on the drivers of vehicles that could harm bike or scooter operators.—
PJ Green
November 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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