as in bicycles
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 hordes
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 bikes
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The award-winning barbecue, beer and bikes concept is gearing up to open a new restaurant in Fort Mill, South Carolina, later this month.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Unplug Chargers for large batteries, as well as for micromobility devices like e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards, pose the greatest fire risk and should be unplugged when not in use, says Murawski.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The crash left his arm shattered and elbow dislocated, now his family is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of e-bikes on public walkways.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
California’s e-bike laws and restrictions E-bikes have zoomed into popularity across the country, especially among kids and teens, and that surge has been met with a wide array of models with different specifications and abilities.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Vicente Conculini and his friends Miguel Silio and Yamandú Martínez embarked from their hometown of Gualeguaychú last August on a more than nine month-cycling journey, carrying all their summer and winter gear on their bikes.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Dutch team nabs 17 bikes from KC shop.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The award-winning barbecue, beer and bikes concept is gearing up to open a new restaurant in Fort Mill, South Carolina, later this month.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Unplug Chargers for large batteries, as well as for micromobility devices like e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards, pose the greatest fire risk and should be unplugged when not in use, says Murawski.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The crash left his arm shattered and elbow dislocated, now his family is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of e-bikes on public walkways.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
California’s e-bike laws and restrictions E-bikes have zoomed into popularity across the country, especially among kids and teens, and that surge has been met with a wide array of models with different specifications and abilities.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Vicente Conculini and his friends Miguel Silio and Yamandú Martínez embarked from their hometown of Gualeguaychú last August on a more than nine month-cycling journey, carrying all their summer and winter gear on their bikes.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bikes
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The two-seat rear bench removes, clearing full-length aisle space for bicycles, kayaks, skis and other long gear while opening more free living space at camp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Guests can get hygiene supplies, clothes, and donated bicycles from Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, with free bicycle repairs on Saturdays.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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According to reporting from the New York Times, the England National Team is known to draw hordes of fans and journalists during the tournament.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Popular destinations like Nantucket and the villages of the Hamptons draw hordes of visitors in summer, making restaurants hard to get into and lines for ice cream stretch down the block.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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With the front line barely moving as swarms of drones hinder advances, both sides have sought an edge by launching long-range strikes.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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With the front line barely moving as swarms of drones hinder advances, both sides have sought an edge by launching long-range strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Friday’s watch party attracted throngs of revelers to MSG, but also brought some chaos to Midtown, with 26 people arrested for a variety of offenses, from assault to selling counterfeit merchandise to climbing on top of light poles, food vendor carts and subway entrances.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
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All the while, Upper West Side locals walked their little white dogs and hauled Fairway groceries past the throngs, looking confused.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Brands including Cult Gaia, Alo, Same Swim, and La DoubleJ are opening stores in either the South of France or along the Italian coastline ahead of the 2026 season, in a bid to capture the flocks of tourists who visit these hotspots and are keen to splurge without breaking the bank.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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On Sunday, crowds of people gathered to honor the victims of last year's attack on a march for Israeli hostages.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Bikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bikes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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