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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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Relevance
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 Why the timing of light matters Human biology is closely connected to the natural cycle of light and darkness. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 Now that a dangerous cycle of escalation has started, much will hinge on what happens next. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 During the 2023-2024 election cycle, Turning Point PAC contributed in $872,814 in independent expenditures and communication costs to Trump, data from OpenSecrets showed. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The relentless summer news cycle is also playing a part in this behavioral shift. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 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
  • All that goes through the rear wheels, directed that way exclusively by a six-speed manual transmission.
    — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Conventional drivetrains rely on a central engine or motor with power distributed to the wheels by way of differentials, driveshafts, and gearboxes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 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
  • That became the first of many more outings, in which volunteers using tandem bikes, or even bikes with three or four seats, lead people who are visually impaired.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Bicyclists can use a free bike parking lot operated by Working Bikes just north of Ogden Avenue between Albany Avenue and Sacramento Boulevard.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of bike
Noun
  • Barca’s debt figure is often exaggerated in some circles, with the club’s total liabilities lumped together in a manner not seen elsewhere.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The impact jostled loose a few petals before the circle of blossoms slowly drifted away on the luminescent blue Bermudian swells.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of long
Noun
  • Her organization is dedicated to advocacy for bicycle riders and improved roadway safety.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One of the resources pulled was the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool, which was designed to capture information on cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, according to the outlet.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bicycle
Noun
  • The situation flipped with the Pentagon’s next round of launch procurement in 2025, when SpaceX won the lion’s share.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the top contenders are already coming into the ceremony as winners after the first round of awards were handed out earlier this month.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • As is to be expected with a player of his age, there will be flashes of brilliance and lapses of concentration in equal measure as Karetsas desperately tries to make things happen every time the ball comes his way.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Shuler played a week after his family announced the death of his father, Don Shuler, at age 47.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of age

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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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