bicycles

plural of bicycle
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 concierge can arrange morning canoe outings, paddleboarding, beach tennis, and weekend yoga classes; bicycles are also available for rent to ride along the waterfront. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 An immaculate garage had a fleet of bicycles and golf carts and kids’ scooters. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Part of Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week, which debuted last year, the upcoming second edition returns with categories including cars, jewelry, watches, high-performance bicycles and handbags to hit the hammer on December 9. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Electric bicycles, in contrast, come with pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts, according to the California Highway Patrol. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Along the route, another driver yells out their window to say hi to Hollywell, while Ayo spots two friends on bicycles and greets them with a cheerful grin and full-body wave. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 Officers used tear gas as tensions flared sporadically in the neighborhood, with small groups of people trying to set bicycles and trash bins on fire. — Sylvie Corbet, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Police fired tear gas and stun grenades Sunday afternoon to break up the rally at Place de la République in Paris, and bicycles were set on fire. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 The study also found that people involved in e-bike collisions suffered more injuries than those in collisions involving traditional bicycles. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
Noun
  • Sandals has free bikes to borrow, from the many racks dotted around the property.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For those who would rather get a little more physical activity in, there are also complimentary bikes available to guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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