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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
The most important things were that the light cycle had to have two critical riding positions and an aggressive high speed position, which is my favorite look of the bike.
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But this could lead to a dangerous cycle, with people driving faster and then speed limits increasing to reflect that extra speed, said Hu, with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
As Eve and Julian via Ares fight over a code for permanence that could turn Ares from code to human, stunt sequences involving contraptions from the familiar light cycle to a boat and submarine hybrid, and many moments are backed by needle drops from Nine Inch Nails, who scored the film, or others.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The all-in-one solution contains all the ingredients needed to complete a full washing cycle in a single bath, resulting in a less water consumption.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But this could lead to a dangerous cycle, with people driving faster and then speed limits increasing to reflect that extra speed, said Hu, with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
As Eve and Julian via Ares fight over a code for permanence that could turn Ares from code to human, stunt sequences involving contraptions from the familiar light cycle to a boat and submarine hybrid, and many moments are backed by needle drops from Nine Inch Nails, who scored the film, or others.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The all-in-one solution contains all the ingredients needed to complete a full washing cycle in a single bath, resulting in a less water consumption.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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His hockey sense and vision appear to be off the charts, and his wheels are something altogether different.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There's lots of bike and heights trails.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Guests can also swim, fish, and bike in specific areas within the park.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Forest’s Elliot Anderson reacted, chasing the ball and leaving space behind that Zubimendi then passed into to find Riccardo Calafiori in the centre circle.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Don’t forget to check out Prime Day deals on Amazon’s bestselling beauty products, like the $7 Tree Hut Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub and these 38% off under-eye patches for dark circles, puffiness, and more.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
Noun
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Schwinn Koen Balance Bike Few toys get kids exercising and exploring the natural world like a bicycle does.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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But someday, this fancy bicycle will also exist as a relic of a bygone era, stored away in a basement, inspiring wonder and awe from those who gaze at its out-of-date technology.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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General Catalyst and Flourish Ventures led the round and were joined by Coinbase Ventures, Sancus Ventures, Enlight Capital, and others.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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An unexpected winner from this round robin of renos is the W Union Square (from $650), which celebrated the completion of its $100 million renovation spearheaded by the Rockwell Group this September.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were handoffs on third-and-longs.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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No one has drains in this long.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is when the new moon for October begins, and without a moon lighting the sky, other objects become a lot more visible from Earth.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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This moon will be the first of three back-to-back supermoons this year.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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