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cycle

noun

ˈsī-kəl How to pronounce cycle (audio)
Definition of cyclenext
1
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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3
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 In the current election cycle, Barrera’s campaign has received more than $600,000 in contributions. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Hecht said a rapid increase could temporarily pressure margins if funding costs rise faster than assets reprice, while a slower cycle gives the two sides of the balance sheet more time to adjust. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Due to El Nino, forecasters said the eastern Pacific storms formed farther west and tracked more westward, remaining over the open ocean throughout their cycle. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 The third project, dubbed Desert-Mulberry, connects silk production with what ITMF described as an eco-regenerative cycle. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cycle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
  1. wheel
  2. forever
  3. bike
  4. circle
  5. long
  6. bicycle
  7. round
  8. age
Noun
  • So, this is better considered a prefab park model on wheels rather than a typical tiny house that will be towed around with any regularity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Time, not thriftily spent but flagrantly wasted at cards or the wheel, is brought to a standstill right at the moment of its greatest potentiality—this would have to be the ultimate payoff.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of wheel
Noun
  • There is a certain ease and flow to the conversation with your forevers.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of forever
Noun
  • The route evokes a vaunted lifestyle where farm stands spill over with cherries and apricots, and half the vehicles in summer carry bikes, paddleboards, or kayaks.
    — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Someone could take a brisk walk, climb stairs or use a stationary bike.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of bike
Noun
  • Completed in 1870, the home became part of a circle of artists and designers that included William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, who helped shape its interiors.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Just as likely to draw attention are their style choices, which are closely observed in fashion circles and are frequent fodder for social media.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • This is the story of JAŸ-Z in 8, a new long but guarded eight-part HBO docuseries about the rapper directed and produced by Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In three exhibition games, the sixth-round pick from Florida went 9 for 9 on field-goal attempts, including three from 50-plus yards with a long of 59.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • Active travelers will appreciate the gear shed, stocked with bicycles, helmets, backpacks, hiking sticks, binoculars, guitars, cameras, hoverboards, and basketballs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The man then appears to stab and slash the tires of a bicycle in front of the building before storming off, the video shows.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bicycle
Noun
  • The $8 million pre-seed round was led by Silent Ventures, with participation from Riot Ventures, Harpoon, Reveille VC, Hillwood, Mana Ventures, Climate Capital, Alumni Ventures, and angel investors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Officials would also not get ahead of Trump on fentanyl, which triggered the first round of tariffs against China last year.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • As ballot stations opened in Casablanca and Rabat, voters of various ages formed small but continuous lines to cast their ballots.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Raman also had 64% of likely voters ages 30 to 39 compared with Bass’ 12%, and the council member had 50% of likely voters ages 40 to 49 compared with Bass’ 18%.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of age

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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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