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 Every position still answers to the same interest rate cycle, the same currency regime and often the same short list of counterparties who keep showing up across all three. — Khalifa Aldhaheri, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Material profiles, printer settings, wash cycles, and curing profiles all work together automatically. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 The Poland international, who turned 38 on Friday, had fulfilled a cycle at Barca and the club wanted a younger player to replace him. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 For the current four-year World Cup cycle, FIFA initially budgeted $11 billion in revenue and plans to distribute about $4 billion (36%) to national programs via development and educational grants. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 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
  • The Slate Truck is a rear-wheel-drive EV with a 205-mile range that can be transformed from a two-seat pickup into a five-seat SUV.
    — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Both the Princess and the Queen are authentic paddle-wheel boats.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 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
  • There’s a rowing machine and stationary bike to go with yoga mats and a fitness ball.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • CFMoto On paper, the Ibex 950 looks less like an attempt to build a cheap adventure bike and more like a direct bid to build a genuinely competitive one.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of bike
Noun
  • Everyone in McCollough’s circle could see she was consumed by the relationship.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Toward the end of their rally, supporters formed a circle, said the Lord’s Prayer, held up their arms and formed hearts with their hands.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • The 31-year-old in 2025 made 33 of 38 field goal attempts with a long of 59.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The seat is as hot as it’s ever been for Mike Norvell as FSU longs for a return to the quality of 2023.
    — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • Milwaukee Police District 3, the department’s Major Events Response Team, mounted and bicycle patrols and drones were also used during the fair.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Set against the backdrop of Indiana University in the early ’80s and inspired by the iconic Little 500 bicycle race, Little Five follows four unlikely young women who come together to chase one impossible dream.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bicycle
Noun
  • Steady Inventory, Higher Stakes The current playoff format with its best-of-three series for the first round was created as a response to demands by worldwide streaming partner Apple TV for a larger inventory of postseason matches.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Morgan, a former developmental contract player, was originally selected by the Chicago Sky in the third round of the 2026 WNBA Draft.
    — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • Estimates suggest that around 20% of US adults show disc degeneration by age 65.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Getty Images As if this summer hadn’t been transformational enough for Manchester City, now the club is entering the post-Rodri age.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of age

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