bicycles

plural of bicycle
as in bikes
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 bicycles Needed are new or gently-used clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor, household items, kitchen supplies, jewelry, bedding, small appliances and personal electronics, sporting goods, bicycles, DVDs, CDs, video games, books, toys and games. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 Like other automotive companies, early on John Deere made bicycles and later snowmobiles. David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024 The Smithsonian and the National Museum of the United States Air Force also have the brothers' bicycles in their collections. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 It was awarded up to $10 million to distribute vouchers worth up to $2,000 each to people who want to buy the bicycles. Jeff McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 The remaining incidents involved conventional bicycles. Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 With a full trailer stacked with 40 storage bins and five bicycles, Blair's operation has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024 The scooter’s three driving modes let users choose between leisurely cruising or overtaking bicycles on the tarmac. New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024 Ages twelve and up are welcome and participants must bring their helmets and bicycles. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

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