Thesaurus results for BIKES

bikes 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of bike

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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noun (2)

plural of bike, chiefly Scottish

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

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The Central Park Conservancy, which runs the park on behalf of the city, supports a ban, but the Conservancy should be more concerned with swarms of e-bikes and scooters zooming through the park. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 The new Club 27 wellness membership grants access to guests’ favorite hotel perks, including the 72-foot heated indoor lap pool, infrared sauna and steam room, outdoor sun deck, and fitness center with Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 For family-friendly activities, consider mini-golf at Tipsy Putt, arcade games at Oscar’s Playground or renting bikes. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 His Bee Network, an integrated transport system of buses, trams, walking routes, and rental bikes, is a big hit with the Mancunian public. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Amazon recently agreed to halt sales of high-speed e-bikes in the state after a series of fatal crashes. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 For example, Assembly Bill 1942 would have required Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles before stalling in committee. — Madison Smalstig july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 Grab one of the inn’s bikes to explore the area further, and be sure to end each day of a summertime stay with nightly s’mores around the fire. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 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

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More than 20 years ago, the greenway around the Brooklyn Navy Yard became wildly popular, integrating pedestrians, bicycles and trucks around the perimeter of one of the country’s most successful industrial parks.

— Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Legal electric bicycles fall into three categories in California.

— Madison Smalstig July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of bicycles

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This is a real neighborhood with authentic shops and restaurants, removed from the hordes of tourists near the Duomo.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
That year, the number of possible points had changed from two hundred to four hundred, and the newspapers reported that this test had slaughtered hordes of top students.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Definition of hordes

Noun

Many have set up traps outside their homes, hanging sticky tape from trees and fences to trap the flies and reduce the size of the swarms.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Drone swarms could expose or distract enemy defenses, forcing them to expend interceptors and reveal their positions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of swarms

Noun

Just Friday, a member of the Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight-demonstration team, buzzed Pensacola Beach at extremely low altitude and a high angle of bank, close to throngs of spectators.

— Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Americans felt a sense of national pride from the throngs of international tourists who fell in love with Walmart and ranch dressing.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of throngs

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The colony also has a population of New Zealand fur seals that laze around the rocks frequented by flocks of seabirds.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The approach is partly inspired by collective behavior found in nature, including bird flocks and insect colonies.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of flocks

Noun

Fuping county, China — Soccer players in red jerseys jump up and down, spraying their cheering teammates with champagne, as confetti and streamers cascade around them and crowds capture the jubilation on their phones.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Skip the afternoon farmers market crowds and arrive when vendors are just setting up.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026

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