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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s not a big representation of us on bikes.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
The brothers were riding bikes in New Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding when they were struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
As will a gear closet for the residents to stow their skis and bikes.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
There was plenty of buzz pre-launch, but once the bikes were released, sales tanked.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Learn how to repair things at home or bring your broken toys, bikes, clothes, small furniture or electronics and pick up a new skill to help reduce waste in the community.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The British capital is notorious for being one of the world’s most congested cities and its streets are already clogged with other modes of transport, including private cars, buses, motor scooters, bicycles and electric rental bikes.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Now in its 16th year, the DCC has grown to become the largest annual fundraiser in the NFL; tens of thousands have run, walked or ridden bikes in support of the mission.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
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The second-floor gym has Peloton bikes and tons of natural light.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s not a big representation of us on bikes.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
The brothers were riding bikes in New Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding when they were struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
As will a gear closet for the residents to stow their skis and bikes.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
There was plenty of buzz pre-launch, but once the bikes were released, sales tanked.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Learn how to repair things at home or bring your broken toys, bikes, clothes, small furniture or electronics and pick up a new skill to help reduce waste in the community.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The British capital is notorious for being one of the world’s most congested cities and its streets are already clogged with other modes of transport, including private cars, buses, motor scooters, bicycles and electric rental bikes.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Now in its 16th year, the DCC has grown to become the largest annual fundraiser in the NFL; tens of thousands have run, walked or ridden bikes in support of the mission.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Bikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bikes. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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