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
Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The shop, instead of just renting snow gear, is also renting bikes and fishing gear as warm weather lingers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Amenities will include private shuttles to and from the slopes and use of bikes to cycle around town.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
On-site gear rentals include Santa Cruz e-bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkel equipment.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Even bikes are forbidden on the main drag; the street is reserved for people and, in summer, a twice-daily parade of goats.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The boys rode bikes and played baseball with the kids on the block, John told reporters.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Kalashnikov is no stranger to unconventional bikes.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
For those looking to stay active on vacation, the on-site fitness center is home to Technogym equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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To complete your restorative stay, take advantage of the property’s 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, or the resort-style rooftop pool overlooking downtown.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The shop, instead of just renting snow gear, is also renting bikes and fishing gear as warm weather lingers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Amenities will include private shuttles to and from the slopes and use of bikes to cycle around town.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
On-site gear rentals include Santa Cruz e-bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkel equipment.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Even bikes are forbidden on the main drag; the street is reserved for people and, in summer, a twice-daily parade of goats.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The boys rode bikes and played baseball with the kids on the block, John told reporters.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Kalashnikov is no stranger to unconventional bikes.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
For those looking to stay active on vacation, the on-site fitness center is home to Technogym equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Bikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bikes. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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