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 Many of the California bills related to detention facilities introduced in this legislation cycle specifically name the involvement of private operators as part of the definition of a center in the state. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Cubs left fielder and Hall of Famer Billy Williams hit for the cycle. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 His fundraising goes back to the start of the election cycle in January 2025. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 At this point in Beto O'Rourke's 2018 campaign, O'Rourke had raised a grand total of just under $24 million since the start of the election cycle. — Will Lennon, ABC News, 17 July 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 reduced mass and shorter power transmission path help minimize electrical losses before power reaches the wheels.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Most of the time, propulsion to the front wheels comes from a second electric motor, also connected to the eCVT; this permanent-magnet synchronous traction motor has an output of 203 hp (151 kW) and 201 lb-ft (272 Nm).
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 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
  • Preserving the e-bike This year, at least nine bills related to electric bicycles were introduced in the Legislature.
    — Madison Smalstig July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • Rooms and suites are done up in classic all-American style, and bike rentals are available for all ages and skill levels for pedaling around the Victorian-era beach town.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of bike
Noun
  • Overall, the address was taken seriously in partisan pro-Trump media circles, while it was treated skeptically everywhere else.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
  • This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • While electric bicycles can be more expensive than traditional bicycles, the roughly $1,000 to $6,000 cost of a mid-range e-bike is still more affordable than most vehicles.
    — Madison Smalstig July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • That great-grandfather, Gurbachan Singh Maan, had come to Britain in the 1930s as a peddler, walking the lanes of southeast England with a bicycle and an armful of scarves, towels and handkerchiefs.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of bicycle
Noun
  • Scottie Scheffler finished the second round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale four shots behind leader Lucas Herbert, with an uncharacteristically cold putter preventing him from climbing closer to the top of the leaderboard.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Rookie first-round draft pick Alex Karaban scored 14 points for the Kings.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • When it was all said and done, soccer and sports fans of all ages and flavors were catered to.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Chen, who was living in Boston and has a college-age son, is the only American currently held in China designated as wrongfully detained, the non-profit said.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of age

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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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