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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
Their approach focuses on breaking the pest reproductive cycle within the home.
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Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Make sure to skip the detergent during this cycle.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
These units completed more than 500 full discharge cycles while maintaining over 80% of their original storage capacity, which provides an initial benchmark for the operational lifespan of the chemistry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
New moons usually occur once a month and are always tied to fresh starts, new cycles and unique journeys, astrologer Kyle Thomas tells PEOPLE.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Make sure to skip the detergent during this cycle.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
These units completed more than 500 full discharge cycles while maintaining over 80% of their original storage capacity, which provides an initial benchmark for the operational lifespan of the chemistry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
New moons usually occur once a month and are always tied to fresh starts, new cycles and unique journeys, astrologer Kyle Thomas tells PEOPLE.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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Fitted with solar panels on their roofs, Lightship RVs have big battery packs and electric motors in the wheels, which kick in to assist whatever kinds of vehicles they're being towed behind.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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That’s right, free outdoor chamber music concerts around Orange County all summer long, with a new traveling stage on wheels.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 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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Situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, the charming seaside town has miles of beaches, nature and bike trails, and bird sanctuaries in Cape Henlopen State Park.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Use the complimentary bike hire to explore the neighborhood and tourist spots further afield.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The score was still 3-1 after 20 minutes, but Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb beat Bussi with a shot from the circles that crossed the goal line a fraction of a second after the clock hit zero.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Terrible’s takes over for Affinity Gaming, owned by private equity company Z Capital Partners, in the full-circle world of southern Nevada gaming.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The final chapters focus on 50-year-old Inga trying to have a relationship with her mother, who is falling into dementia and longs for the old nomadic life.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Guests can get hygiene supplies, clothes, and donated bicycles from Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, with free bicycle repairs on Saturdays.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s birthday began with a new round of Israeli military strikes in Beirut, which the country said was in response to projectiles fired by the militant group Hezbollah at Israel.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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After dropping the second and third game of their opening round series against the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks turned it on.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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And the conflict’s drain on men of fighting age has had ramifications for the rest of the Russian economy, which is now dealing with a wider labor crisis.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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On Tuesday, police attempted to pull over 24-year-old Jason Kenon, who was driving with an adult passenger and two children, ages 1 and 4, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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