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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
Its broad exposure across residential, commercial, and infrastructure end markets ties closely to construction cycles.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The study also showed that sediment accumulated at an average rate of just over four centimeters per thousand years, allowing researchers to align individual rock layers with specific orbital cycles.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
In its second cycle, Proof of Concept will select eight new filmmakers and stories to support, with the goal of identifying filmmakers who give voice to the perspectives of women, trans and non-binary people.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
John Harbaugh looks like the hottest candidate in the 2025 coaching cycle.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The study also showed that sediment accumulated at an average rate of just over four centimeters per thousand years, allowing researchers to align individual rock layers with specific orbital cycles.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
In its second cycle, Proof of Concept will select eight new filmmakers and stories to support, with the goal of identifying filmmakers who give voice to the perspectives of women, trans and non-binary people.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
John Harbaugh looks like the hottest candidate in the 2025 coaching cycle.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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Submitted The post with Tabron's desperate plea for someone brave with a 4-wheel drive vehicle was shared dozens of times.—
Erica Mokay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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New regulations had to be introduced for every step, from the number of wheels on the landing module to charging certification and even a bespoke pilot qualification.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Le lives about six miles away from the school, and his commute can take about an hour on bike and even longer on foot.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta looks to renew popular e-bike program A mother and daughter ride an e-bike through Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The report calls into question assumptions in many circles, including in the White House, that a Russian victory in Ukraine is inevitable and incoming.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pastrnak cruised above the circles, trying to buy time for someone to get open.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 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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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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For example, Charalampos Kostoulas who came off the bench to equalise against Bournemouth in spectacular style with a bicycle kick.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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His winning smile and enduring optimism, along with his habit of riding his bicycle to work while chomping on an apple seemed to help cement his popularity in the Netherlands, where such down-to-earth behavior is prized.—
Mike Corder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The small round dish can be used for all sorts of culinary delights, from baking single-serve cakes to roasting garlic.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Video footage shows the officer, identified in court records from a prior incident as Jonathan Ross, fired three rounds at the car as Good started to drive away.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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And while Mamdani longs for a future of free Big Apple trips, riders will instead be getting slapped with price hikes in a matter of days.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Frostys spread joy all year, providing happy sing-a-longs to seniors living in memory care communities.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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Family-friendly conveniences include complimentary outdoor activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, and tennis and the Cee Bee Kids Camp for kids ages three to 10, open five days a week.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The couple had about $500,000 saved by age 40, and have since pumped their net worth up to over $1 million.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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