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, 2 June 2026
Council Member Michael Crain asked Kenjura if the same helmet laws that apply to bikes also apply to e-scooters.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
That includes certain e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds, while also banning the popular products from bike lanes and walking and biking paths.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Strapped to the bikes are about 80 pounds of gear, including tools, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, tents and more.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
On the streets of Pasadena, a growing number of police officers are riding bikes or conducting foot patrols to deal with the rising cost of fuel caused by the war with Iran.
—Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In Southern California, injuries caused by e-bikes and e-motorcycles have spiked 430% since 2022, and children between the ages of 11 and 14 accounted for 62% of crashes, according to data shared by the District Attorney’s Office.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
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The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Council Member Michael Crain asked Kenjura if the same helmet laws that apply to bikes also apply to e-scooters.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
That includes certain e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds, while also banning the popular products from bike lanes and walking and biking paths.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Strapped to the bikes are about 80 pounds of gear, including tools, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, tents and more.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
On the streets of Pasadena, a growing number of police officers are riding bikes or conducting foot patrols to deal with the rising cost of fuel caused by the war with Iran.
—Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In Southern California, injuries caused by e-bikes and e-motorcycles have spiked 430% since 2022, and children between the ages of 11 and 14 accounted for 62% of crashes, according to data shared by the District Attorney’s Office.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bikes
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Lowest speed devices, 20 miles and under, are going to be treated like bicycles.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Only regular bicycles and Class 1 and 2 electric bikes are permitted on the path.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Blank believes his grandpa would have appreciated the way this year’s Mavericks team plays, with an emphasis on getting on base, small ball, run manufacturing, pitching depth, and quality defense over trying to out-slug teams with hordes of homers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Great hordes of prehistoric-looking horseshoe crabs also are coming in to spawn.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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Now is the time to get ahead of the swarms by controlling bagworms, aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and Japanese beetles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Even advanced swarms often depend on stable communications and relatively simple coordination logic.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Looking for more ways to entice flocks of birds to your yard?—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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In a West Bank spring where Palestinians used to rest and water their flocks, Israeli settlers now swim.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The beaches are then evaluated on criteria like uniqueness, remoteness, wildlife, calm waters, crowds, and the overall likelihood of idyllic conditions.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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“Bikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bikes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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