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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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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
North Carolina is going to be a $400 million race this cycle.
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ABC News, 31 May 2026
The offensive firepower on display in Charlotte on Sunday indicated that the supporting cast has taken a huge leap in the ensuing World Cup cycle.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Lannon showed Stahl estimated prices for one cycle of egg freezing at clinics in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The parallels between mother and daughter enable the show to explore multi-generational cycles.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 20 May 2026
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ABC News, 31 May 2026
The offensive firepower on display in Charlotte on Sunday indicated that the supporting cast has taken a huge leap in the ensuing World Cup cycle.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Lannon showed Stahl estimated prices for one cycle of egg freezing at clinics in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The parallels between mother and daughter enable the show to explore multi-generational cycles.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura said devices like electric dirt bikes and mini bikes can be powerful enough to exceed the capabilities of young riders.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Long an astute observer of discovery and rediscovery, whether the subject is a city or herself, Sante—having emerged from a tight circle of luminaries including Jim Jarmusch, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Nan Goldin—is now on the precipice of a second artistic renaissance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Between releases, the band has experienced pivotal full-circle moments, the pendulum of time pushing them back into the past and informing their future.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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Epstein arrived on his bicycle, with an attractive blond woman who waited in the lobby when Epstein met Reiter in his office.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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In the city center and on the outskirts, cars, bicycles and pedestrians weave around the trash piles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Sochan began the year with the San Antonio Spurs, the franchise that selected him in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Etna, a battle-scarred but kindhearted shepherd mix who was plucked from his home on the eve of an unspecified conflict in an unnamed country, has grown weary of war’s brutalities and longs to return to the coastal farm of his puppyhood.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Lürssen’s other recent launch was just a little longer (383-foot-long) than NAUSICAÄ with a completely different design aesthetic—the strikingly traditional styled Boardwalk.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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While the Reuters/Ipsos survey found that 89% of Democrats believe Trump has become erratic with age, only 30% of Republicans say the same.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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His introduction came at age 10, when RAGBRAI, which is an acronym for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, passed through his hometown of Oelwein (a town with a population of fewer than 6,000), filling yards with tents and strangers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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