as in bicycle
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
likes to ride her mountain bike on weekends
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as in crowd
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
the boisterous bike that annually descends upon Edinburgh for the Fringe
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Recent Examples of bike
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Some motorcyclists were also thrown from their bikes during the crash.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Two people riding e-bikes died after they were struck by a vehicle Monday night in Sacramento County.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The department wants families to know the importance of safety and the danger the e-bikes have on young drivers and pedestrians.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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Pichai used the example of a parent teaching a child how to ride a bike, but knew how to use a balance bike.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Some motorcyclists were also thrown from their bikes during the crash.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Two people riding e-bikes died after they were struck by a vehicle Monday night in Sacramento County.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The department wants families to know the importance of safety and the danger the e-bikes have on young drivers and pedestrians.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bike
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On the roadway, bicycle lanes will be widened from 4 to 6 feet on both sides.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The 15,000-strong crowd gasps, whistles, and cheers.—
Mic Anderson Britannica Editors May 18,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 May 2026
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Celebrities don their Met Gala finest and exit through a throng of onlookers into a car (or, more often, a sprinter van) to the museum.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Several senators were still in the building after holding a session when the gunshots were heard by a throng of journalists, including two from the Associated Press.—
Joeal Calupitan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Barkanov thinks that one reason, besides the warm winter and spring, could be that the bees didn’t swarm enough last season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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To defend what Darlington’s team does a team needs to have patience, follow the football and swarm to it.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Marc makes an example of the penitent, powerless Jeanne, reminding the rest of his flock of the punishment for apostasy and using her rough time among the heathens as proof of why none under his control should ever want to trade his order for such modern sin and depravity.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The album, which of course features flocks of pigeons on the cover, boasts a tighter, fuller sound than previous releases, thanks in part to production by Kenneth Blume (Geese, Idles) and Klas Åhlund (Iggy Pop, Katy Perry).—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Blank believes his grandpa would have appreciated the way this year’s Mavericks team plays, with an emphasis on getting on base, small ball, run manufacturing, pitching depth, and quality defense over trying to out-slug teams with hordes of homers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Great hordes of prehistoric-looking horseshoe crabs also are coming in to spawn.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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In Paige Lewis’s brilliant debut novel, Canon, the beautiful wife of an army general is abducted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Although officially retired, Raul Castro, 94, is still referred to in Cuba as the leader of the revolution and army general.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The mission, which tested power, propulsion, tracking, and a multitude of other technologies needed for Vast’s Haven-1 space station, was evidently so successful that the company is ready to use its spaceflight capabilities for other purposes.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Also heading there now are multitudes of migrating shorebirds, seabirds and sea turtles to nest, feed and rest.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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“Bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bike. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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