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 More than 20 years ago, the greenway around the Brooklyn Navy Yard became wildly popular, integrating pedestrians, bicycles and trucks around the perimeter of one of the country’s most successful industrial parks. Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 Legal electric bicycles fall into three categories in California. Madison Smalstig july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 Meridian police clarify rules for powerful e-motorcycles Under Idaho law, e-bikes are defined as bicycles with pedals and an electric motor with a power output of up to 750 watts and the ability to travel no more than 28 mph. Rose Evans july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 Nearly three-quarters involved people walking or riding bicycles, and all 11 people killed were pedestrians, according to LADOT. Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026 Organizers are encouraging fans to arrive via the Metro E Line, Big Blue Bus, shuttle services, bicycles and other micro-mobility options. Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 July 2026 Old men passed the guests on rickety bicycles, grocery bags knotted to their handlebars. Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Sunday, some sustaining injuries while riding motorcycles or bicycles under strong winds or due to slippery road surfaces. ABC News, 12 July 2026 Taiwan's fire department said at least 134 people across the island were injured, some sustaining injuries while riding motorcycles or bicycles in strong winds or due to slippery road surfaces. CBS News, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
Noun
  • The Central Park Conservancy, which runs the park on behalf of the city, supports a ban, but the Conservancy should be more concerned with swarms of e-bikes and scooters zooming through the park.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • The new Club 27 wellness membership grants access to guests’ favorite hotel perks, including the 72-foot heated indoor lap pool, infrared sauna and steam room, outdoor sun deck, and fitness center with Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment.
    Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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