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Recent Examples of handlebar
While riding, the RS 1000 constantly monitors the area behind the bike and feeds a live video stream wirelessly to a smartphone positioned on the handlebars.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Avoid holding the handlebars—and take shorter strides.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish made waves today by posting a photo of herself holding a baby beside her friend, podcaster Jason Lee, who rested his right hand on the handlebar of a stroller.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The contest for points classification appeared to open in Stage 3 when the reigning champion, Jasper Philipsen, of Alpecin–Deceuninck, was thrown over his handlebars during an intermediate sprint.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 July 2025
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Avoid holding the handlebars—and take shorter strides.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish made waves today by posting a photo of herself holding a baby beside her friend, podcaster Jason Lee, who rested his right hand on the handlebar of a stroller.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The contest for points classification appeared to open in Stage 3 when the reigning champion, Jasper Philipsen, of Alpecin–Deceuninck, was thrown over his handlebars during an intermediate sprint.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlebar
Noun
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Justin Verlander went bar-for-bar with the Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto as each starter turned in seven innings of one-run ball.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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There are several variations, including the front squat, goblet squat (holding a weight or kettle bell), back squat (holding a bar on the shoulders) and the split squat (stationary lunge).—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The biggest day of the meet, Turf Cup Day on September 6, saw a wagering handle in excess of $25 million.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The frock featured a soft, angular neckline along with a thigh-high slit and large bow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Husseini attempted to ply him with patronage, appointing him imam of a new mosque, but the cleric’s burgeoning following augured poorly for Husseini’s grip on power.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its body style is fundamentally sound, with a centered viewfinder, deep handgrip, and ample controls.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Examples include planks, wall sits, and squeezing a handgrip.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Some suggested the bodies fell through a vertical shaft or were gradually swept in by water or sediment.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then, at the end of the episode, Slightly pulls Arthur’s body into a ventilation shaft, in what could be a belated act of regret or an attempt to preserve a Xenomorph host body before any other aliens can eat it.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handlebar. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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