handlebars

noun

plural of handlebar
as in handgrips

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlebars
  1. loops
  2. handles
  3. bars
  4. bows
  5. grips
Noun
  • Bikes for big kids and tweens By this age, kids want bikes that can keep up with them on neighborhood rides, park loops and the occasional trail.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The French container shipping firm had previously trialed Europe-Asia FAL3 loops late last year before rerouting them back around the Cape starting in January.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • Western handles have a long and rounded frame, which is more suitable for those who have a Shakehand grip, a grip that resembles you shaking someone’s hand.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Even the Johnston home’s brass door handles and the front porch mailbox are original.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of handles
Noun
  • Sphere also has hospitality suites on level three with their own restrooms, bars, and suite attendants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Three bars and restaurants in Chinatown confirmed the three-day closure to The Associated Press.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • By voting for the ordinance, Councilman Collin Czilli stressed repeatedly, the Republicans were voting to make the use of bows and arrows, paintball guns and other weapons legal.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Finished with French tips, tiny bows, stars, and polka dots, the design strikes the perfect balance between preppy and whimsical.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of bows
Noun
  • Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities starting today as a drought grips the territory.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Plant operators have reduced output to about 10% of normal production, prompting the government to introduce emergency conservation measures as a record-breaking heat wave grips the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of grips
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