as in bicycle
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
likes to ride her mountain bike on weekends
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as in crowd
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
the boisterous bike that annually descends upon Edinburgh for the Fringe
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Recent Examples of bike
Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
With cobblestone streets, Spanish moss and 22 grand historic squares connected by a pedestrian-friendly grid, this city rewards those who explore it on foot and by bike.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
At one point, Fetzer’s friend is seen jumping onto a curb with his bike, apparently to avoid the vehicle.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
One hundred miles is a long drive, an even longer bike ride, and for many, an unthinkable distance to run.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
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Rent a bike or use rideshare for Tybee Island, about 18 miles from downtown.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
With cobblestone streets, Spanish moss and 22 grand historic squares connected by a pedestrian-friendly grid, this city rewards those who explore it on foot and by bike.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
At one point, Fetzer’s friend is seen jumping onto a curb with his bike, apparently to avoid the vehicle.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
One hundred miles is a long drive, an even longer bike ride, and for many, an unthinkable distance to run.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bike. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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