handlebar

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Recent Examples of handlebar Dozens of workers use specialized tools to add tires, brakes and handlebars and do a final round of quality checks. Scott Horsley, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026 All cables are neatly cinched into a single wrap in front of the handlebar and routed neatly through the center tube. Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026 Open the lever to quickly raise and lower the handlebar, or to gain access to a pin release that lets the handlebar twist out of the way. Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026 Saddles with center cutouts or split designs reduce pressure on sensitive areas, and small changes in seat height, tilt or handlebar position can shift weight away from the perineum. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handlebar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlebar
Noun
  • Mini bars burst with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs, suggesting the bacchanalia Estelle encourages.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Palstave axes were designed with a side loop to be securely attached to a wooden handle.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • Close the doors and wipe down the handles with the wipe.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Dalton and Bhaskaran built the top around an off-the-shoulder line and an enormous bow shape that wrapped across Moore’s chest.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
  • Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Palstave axes were designed with a side loop to be securely attached to a wooden handle.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Maton has been wrestling with his curveball grip all season and continues to search for consistency.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Less than six months before the 2026 midterm elections, however, the concern over Martin's leadership is, at best, an unwanted distraction for a party desperate to break the Republican Party's grip on power in Washington.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • There are some new add-ons coming for the Mission, including a photo handgrip with a shutter button, and a dive housing that's rated for about 196 feet (60 meters).
    Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • This finding is consistent with previous research indicating that handgrip strength could be a good indicator of overall strength and performance in daily life.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • During early flights, the system hit a peak output of around 178 kW (239 hp), with roughly 155 kW (208 hp) at the rotor shaft during hover.
    Omar Kardoudi May 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
  • The Lady Rebel has a slightly shorter shaft, measuring 10 inches, but also includes American flag accents and commemorative 1776 details.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 May 2026

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“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handlebar. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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