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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
Hidalgo, whose tenure endured the November 2015 deadly terrorist attacks that killed 132 people, the Covid-19 pandemic and the April 2019 fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral, meanwhile sees the redefinition of Paris as a city of walkable streets and cycle lanes as one of her key legacies.
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Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Most teams that fail to qualify use subsequent qualifying windows to evaluate players ahead of the next World Cup cycle.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Because of that, during the press cycle for Season 1, stars Michelle and Russell were able to preview what audiences can expect next season.
—William Earl, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the cycle is broken and the Red Sox can truly, as manager Alex Cora has said so many times, turn the page.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Most teams that fail to qualify use subsequent qualifying windows to evaluate players ahead of the next World Cup cycle.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Because of that, during the press cycle for Season 1, stars Michelle and Russell were able to preview what audiences can expect next season.
—William Earl, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the cycle is broken and the Red Sox can truly, as manager Alex Cora has said so many times, turn the page.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Though similar to the company’s e-bikes, which look more-or-less as one expects a bicycle to look, the glider has smaller wheels and a larger, more cushiony seat.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Inside are four inward-facing seats, similar to a ferris wheel or train car, with chargers, ports and a control panel for support, music and climate control.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Boulder police hold storage unit full of unclaimed bikes.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rentals are complimentary for those staying in Bella Grande’s suites, but anyone in the hotel can book the bikes to cycle around the extremely bike-friendly city for a small fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The temperamental Moon and passionate Mars are in a spat, but their abrupt energy can have beneficial effects for your wider circle and your more intimate connections.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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With drum circles, ransacked guest rooms and theatrical confrontations staged across sandy paths and candlelit dinners, guests become active participants in the drama.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 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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This rental feels right at home in the community, offering amenities like bicycles and beach chairs for soaking in the sun.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Swapping to the 2025 MacBook Air with the M4 chip felt like trading a bicycle for a rocket ship.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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About 93% of 35,000 villages, towns and cities selected their mayors in the first round last week, with mostly one or two candidates, not associated with any party, competing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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After helping Sweden win the goal medal at the world junior championships in January, Frondell finished strong with Djurgardens, scoring in 10 of 18 regular-season games before his team was eliminated Saturday in a first-round playoff series.—
Matt Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Donica, across from her, is on sturdier ground, fearsome to the point of awe-inspiring in the sustained fury of his fermatas, though his considerable force as a performer longs to be shaped more cleanly.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Selling programs have been relentless in the S & P 500, as many of these algorithmic systems look to push ranges (both lower and higher), flushing weak longs out of the market.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Children and adolescents ages 2 to 18 without other high-risk factors, such as immunosuppression, can receive and should be offered the vaccine if they were not immunized before, according to the guidance.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Payments largely depend on a recipient’s retirement age.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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