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
Another factor was that the car’s software struggled to classify the victim (who was pushing a bicycle across an arterial road) as human and therefore failed to predict her movement sufficiently in advance of the crash.
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Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Many officers patrolled on bicycles and motorcycles.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
In Texas, sidewalks are considered part of the public right-of-way and must remain accessible for pedestrians, including individuals using wheelchairs, mobility devices, strollers and bicycles.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Farmer and bicycle fitter Nuru Ziblim teaches children how to filter their water with a special drinking device, when visiting the farms, so as to not ingest the guinea worm larvae.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Many officers patrolled on bicycles and motorcycles.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
In Texas, sidewalks are considered part of the public right-of-way and must remain accessible for pedestrians, including individuals using wheelchairs, mobility devices, strollers and bicycles.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Farmer and bicycle fitter Nuru Ziblim teaches children how to filter their water with a special drinking device, when visiting the farms, so as to not ingest the guinea worm larvae.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycle
bike
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Apart from an 8-speed Shimano setup, the rest of the bike rolls about the same as the M variant.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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Choosing whether to walk or use a stationary bike comes down to your goals, time, and comfort.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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