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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
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For all the praise that Betts got for putting on the wheel play in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series, Muncy still had to field Bryson Stott’s bunt cleanly and fire a perfect throw to third.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Forget about sonic devices, scare tactics, and pin-wheel devices.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sunday's emergency edition saw reduced full nudity compared to typical events, likely due to the cool, wet weather conditions, though some participants still rode wearing only bike helmets.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Is passing in the bike lane legal?—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The firm’s advisory board has included retired military and national security officials, giving it deep reach into federal contracting circles.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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Israel remains fully and unequivocally committed to the Abraham Accords, to expanding the circle of peace, deepening our partnerships, and ensuring that the promise of stability, prosperity, and coexistence becomes the enduring legacy of our generation.—
Yossi Shelley,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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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
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At one point, police officers on bicycles sheltered inside a hotel from a large group of protesters.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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He’s known for his passion for bicycles and previously helmed the Boise Bicycle Project.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Oct. 2025
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Poised to make his 49ers debut is rookie fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins, who nearly collided in warmups Thursday with Skyy Moore in Moore’s return from a one-day hiatus (ankle injury).—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each new round of tariffs rattles markets and makes investors more nervous about what the White House might do next.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Released in 2002, Real Women Have Curves starred a then-teenage Ferrera as Ana, a young Los Angeles woman who aspires to go to college, but whose mother (the late Lupe Ontiveros) longs for her daughter to stay home and lead a traditional life abiding by cultural standards.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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In Week 1 against the Panthers, Etienne picked up 143 rushing yards on just 16 carries, with a long of 71.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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So this idea of some kind of exchange mechanism on the early moon is exciting.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The shoes were fastened by a small crescent-moon charm off to the side, which added a modern, playful touch.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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