Synonyms of cycle

cycle

noun

ˈsī-kəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wheel
• circle
• round
• course
• pattern
• progression
• merry-go-round
• series
• zodiac
• development
• syndrome
• loop
• rotation
• train
• turn
• sequence
• chain
• run
• circuit
• turnover
• revolution
• succession
• ring
• beat
• string

2

as in months

a long or seemingly long period of time

years, centuries, and cycles will pass before I budge on that issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• months
• forever
• long
• age
• moon
• eternity
• blue moon
• eon
• coon's age
• donkey's years
• lifetime
• infinity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• second
• minute
• moment
• instant
• flash
• split second
• shake
• wink
• twinkle
• trice
• twinkling
• jiffy
• nanosecond
• microsecond

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bike
• bicycle
• velocipede
• push-bike
• mountain bike
• two-wheeler
• tandem bicycle
• ten-speed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cycle

The vote that begins on October 4—and the likely runoff three weeks later between the top two vote getters—will not break this cycle on its own. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

That ranks among the steepest year-over-year climbs tracked across outerwear categories this cycle. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

The cycle of domestic violence can sometimes start with verbal criticism, followed by physical abuse, and then an apology, according to experts. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

This cycle continued for years, with Thomas racking up around $75,000 in debt from credit cards and personal loans. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing cycle

• vicious cycle