as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work
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Recent Examples of two-wheelers
However, the rapid rise of more powerful electric two-wheelers – some capable of significantly higher speeds and equipped without functional pedals – has blurred regulatory lines.
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New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
But demand grew, and so did the all the two-wheelers darting in and out of traffic.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
But demand grew, and so did the all the two-wheelers darting in and out of traffic.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-wheelers
Noun
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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
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Boulder police hold storage unit full of unclaimed bikes.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shaded by the forest canopy, locals chop firewood, bag recyclables or tinker with bicycles and electric scooters.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The trip feels oddly smooth, as the robotaxi cleanly shifts lanes and slows down to avoid hitting other vehicles and bicycles on the road.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Two-wheelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-wheelers. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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