as in bike
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
the range of the boy's explorations vastly expanded when he acquired his first bicycle
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Recent Examples of bicycle
The 280-foot bridge will include a 16-foot-wide concrete path for bicycles and pedestrians.
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Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
For the fourth straight year, the Northbrook Grand Prix will take over the suburb’s downtown this summer for a day-long event culminating in professional bicycle races for men and women riders.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Players could then unlock the opportunity to use those factories to produce and trade bespoke burgers or bicycles, for instance, but the limited design options available left a lot to be desired, especially at the start.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Make sure your child wears a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride.
—Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
For the fourth straight year, the Northbrook Grand Prix will take over the suburb’s downtown this summer for a day-long event culminating in professional bicycle races for men and women riders.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Players could then unlock the opportunity to use those factories to produce and trade bespoke burgers or bicycles, for instance, but the limited design options available left a lot to be desired, especially at the start.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Make sure your child wears a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride.
—Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bicycle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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When asked about what is the most difficult part of outfitting a customer with an adaptive bike, Hal Honeyman sidestepped the entire mechanical issue and immediately cited funding instead.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Estancia has been awarded a ‘gold level’ from Green Key Global for its commitment to eco-friendly practices and social responsibility, including reusable water bottles, on-site gardens, and complimentary e-bikes for exploring the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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