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
Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
Boulder police hold storage unit full of unclaimed bikes.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Rentals are complimentary for those staying in Bella Grande’s suites, but anyone in the hotel can book the bikes to cycle around the extremely bike-friendly city for a small fee.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The musician remembers running around with friends, playing soccer, and riding bikes on the streets of the central Mexican city, just about a hundred or so miles outside of the country’s capital.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
And while the number of people using new electric modes of transportation, including scooters, bikes and unicycles, has increased nationwide, reports of injuries on scooters are increasingly common, according to hospital administrators.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Many classes on the Peloton Tread use pace targets, which are the treadmill equivalent of power zones on Peloton’s bikes.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Hosting 30 guests in 15 cabins, the ship offers exploration via small boats, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear and bikes.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Though similar to the company’s e-bikes, which look more-or-less as one expects a bicycle to look, the glider has smaller wheels and a larger, more cushiony seat.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
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But shine those bikes, baby − prep and anticipation are a year-long effort for hardcore rally-goers.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
Boulder police hold storage unit full of unclaimed bikes.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Rentals are complimentary for those staying in Bella Grande’s suites, but anyone in the hotel can book the bikes to cycle around the extremely bike-friendly city for a small fee.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The musician remembers running around with friends, playing soccer, and riding bikes on the streets of the central Mexican city, just about a hundred or so miles outside of the country’s capital.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
And while the number of people using new electric modes of transportation, including scooters, bikes and unicycles, has increased nationwide, reports of injuries on scooters are increasingly common, according to hospital administrators.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Many classes on the Peloton Tread use pace targets, which are the treadmill equivalent of power zones on Peloton’s bikes.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Hosting 30 guests in 15 cabins, the ship offers exploration via small boats, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear and bikes.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Though similar to the company’s e-bikes, which look more-or-less as one expects a bicycle to look, the glider has smaller wheels and a larger, more cushiony seat.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Bikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bikes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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