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noun (1)

ˈbīk

Definition of bike

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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chiefly Scottish

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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The second awning is available optionally across the three-model lineup, and Stockman offers additional options such as a 24-in smart TV, dual-bike rack and front firewood box. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026 In addition to spacious guest rooms and suites, all Limelight properties have amenities that appeal to families, including complimentary bikes, kids' game areas, live music, evening s'mores, outdoor pools, and approachable dining. — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Charlotte took some convincing to use planters as a barrier for the bike lanes along The Plaza. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 The $456 monthly HOAs cover a bike room, storage, heat, water, insurance, and snow removal. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bike

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While electric bicycles can be more expensive than traditional bicycles, the roughly $1,000 to $6,000 cost of a mid-range e-bike is still more affordable than most vehicles.

— Madison Smalstig July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
That great-grandfather, Gurbachan Singh Maan, had come to Britain in the 1930s as a peddler, walking the lanes of southeast England with a bicycle and an armful of scarves, towels and handkerchiefs.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of bicycle

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Tuesday’s game had a crowd at Sundance Square of a few hundred, with a strong mix between France and Spain fans.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and introduced himself to a much wider baseball world.

— Dan Gelston, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of crowd

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That’s why Fox Sports frequently showed the throng of fans in KC celebrating during games.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Given the throng of big names at Tuesday’s match, there should be no shortage of dignitary shots with Messi in town Wednesday.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of throng

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Tehran has leaned on this asymmetric approach for decades, betting that a swarm of small, hard-to-detect boats can offset its lack of larger, more advanced submarines.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Less than two months later a swarm of earthquakes ripped along the ridge.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

Definition of swarm

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That year, as Fredriksen explains, a flock of them took up residence in Palm Beach County’s Stormwater Treatment Area 2 (STA-2), some 80 miles north of their traditional grounds in the Keys and the southern edges of the Everglades.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026
In a 2024 paper, the researchers reported that doctors from the best medical schools flock to the highest-paying specialties.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of flock

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The Trojans unquestioningly bring the horse, apparently a religious offering, within their city walls, only for a handful of Greek troops hidden inside, led by Odysseus, to open the gates, letting in a horde of warriors who lay waste to Troy.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
In videos obtained by Reuters, hordes of people can be seen scattering as the bulls approached them from behind.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Definition of horde

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Sure, Napa Valley produces some of the world’s best Chardonnay, but winemakers have been experimenting with a multitude of white grape varietals over the years and some of them have achieved world-class status.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
The Wawona tent comes in a multitude of sizes, including a 4-person and 8-person option.

— Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

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