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as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
the cycle of birth, growth, decline, and death that is experienced by all life forms
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2
as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
years, centuries, and cycles will pass before I budge on that issue
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as in bike
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
a top-of-the-line cycle incorporating the latest technology
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Recent Examples of cycle
Studying history led Malthus to conclude that societies moved not in an ever-ascending line of progress but in cycles of expansion and decline.
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Roy Scranton, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
Long before neuroscience mapped REM cycles and cortisol curves, Judaism recognized sleep as a profound human need—both physical and spiritual.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The Everglades have historically gone through varying cycles of drought and this past dry season was drier than average, though not especially harsh.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Although early in the 2028 presidential election cycle, the poll offers a glimpse into the thinking of Democrats in a state that is the party's power center and home to the largest number of Democratic voters.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Roy Scranton, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
Long before neuroscience mapped REM cycles and cortisol curves, Judaism recognized sleep as a profound human need—both physical and spiritual.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The Everglades have historically gone through varying cycles of drought and this past dry season was drier than average, though not especially harsh.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Although early in the 2028 presidential election cycle, the poll offers a glimpse into the thinking of Democrats in a state that is the party's power center and home to the largest number of Democratic voters.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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The wheels on the bus go ‘round South Milwaukee with a new route and an extension to an existing route as part of a large Milwaukee County Transit System service update.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But The Nitro Cart got its second wind when a local bike shop in Providence offered them 200 square feet of space for $400 a month.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The county awarded $306,000 to the Oak Lawn Park District for a bike and walking path at the Wolfe Wildlife Park, 109th Street and Laramie Avenue.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dobson was connected to the Council for National Policy, a secretive group with powerful connections across the religious right and conservative political circles.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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And he’s been in the on-deck circle for most of Stott’s at-bats in the past month.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
Noun
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Cars, motor-scooters and bicycles roar away from the curbs, and another week of the great apartment grope has begun.—
Nicholas Pileggi,
Curbed,
15 Aug. 2025
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For example, some cellphone holders, such as those that clamp to bicycle handlebars, are more correctly labeled as cellphone mounts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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More Getty Images In a dramatic final round, Scheffler swung a four-shot deficit to overtake Scotland's Robert MacIntyre, who had led the field for three straight days.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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His signing comes a day after Miami traded wing Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second round pick to Brooklyn for a 2026 second-round pick that will convey to Miami only if the Nets have one of the league’s five best records next season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sauls made all four of his field goal attempts on Thursday, with a long of 50.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Doofenshmirtz, a divorced dad, longs to win the respect and affection of his too-cool teenage daughter, Vanessa, who is embarrassed by his efforts at world domination.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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The spawn, which typically takes place over a few days and lasts less than 20 minutes, is triggered by subtle environmental cues — moon phase, tides and water temperatures — that healthy reefs once responded to in consistent synchronization.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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