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
Guests can hop on the complimentary bicycles to ride into town or to nearby Surfside Beach, or stick around the property to enjoy the neighborhood’s unique charm.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Pedal-assist electric bicycles are allowed with restrictions, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs and adaptive bicycles are welcome.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Treadmills, bicycles, training equipment, weights, and yoga mats are arranged in front of floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some residents were able to locate valuables among the wreckage, including paintings, computers, bicycles and more.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Founded by a Christian abolitionist in 1855, Berea charges no tuition, and every student works a minimum of ten hours per week on campus, doing jobs such as tending the school’s farm, repairing bicycles at the bike shop, or making brooms in the college’s historic craft workshop.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Micromobility is the use of small, lightweight and low-speed modes of transportation such as bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Beyond the rooms, guests can borrow complimentary bicycles, arrange private sailing excursions on Charleston Harbor, or book in-room massage treatments.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Like in many camper vans, a clear center aisle offers loads of space for packing in luggage, camping gear and large sports equipment like bicycles or surfboards.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Pedal-assist electric bicycles are allowed with restrictions, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs and adaptive bicycles are welcome.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Treadmills, bicycles, training equipment, weights, and yoga mats are arranged in front of floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some residents were able to locate valuables among the wreckage, including paintings, computers, bicycles and more.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Founded by a Christian abolitionist in 1855, Berea charges no tuition, and every student works a minimum of ten hours per week on campus, doing jobs such as tending the school’s farm, repairing bicycles at the bike shop, or making brooms in the college’s historic craft workshop.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Micromobility is the use of small, lightweight and low-speed modes of transportation such as bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Beyond the rooms, guests can borrow complimentary bicycles, arrange private sailing excursions on Charleston Harbor, or book in-room massage treatments.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Like in many camper vans, a clear center aisle offers loads of space for packing in luggage, camping gear and large sports equipment like bicycles or surfboards.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
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Wellness There are e-bikes available for exploring the island, and the team can help arrange kite surfing or bird watching excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cities across the metro have looked at ways to make riding e-bikes and e-scooters safer following a wave of crashes involving the devices.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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