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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
And there’s not a whole lot of upside to continuing this cycle.
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NBC news, 10 May 2026
Post-cycling analysis to evaluate condition The researchers also performed post-cycling analysis after 50 cycles, using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to evaluate the condition of the electrodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Each package is handled by 12 to 20 people in its complete cycle, according to Amazon.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Timeless designs that pay no attention to the trend cycle, with a minimalist, quiet-luxury air about them.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 9 May 2026
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NBC news, 10 May 2026
Post-cycling analysis to evaluate condition The researchers also performed post-cycling analysis after 50 cycles, using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to evaluate the condition of the electrodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Each package is handled by 12 to 20 people in its complete cycle, according to Amazon.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Timeless designs that pay no attention to the trend cycle, with a minimalist, quiet-luxury air about them.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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All-terrain wheels for a smooth ride on different surfaces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Officer Justin Fetterly, a spokesperson for the CHP’s North Sacramento office, said two adult men were racing quad bikes when one rider lost control, struck a fence and thrown from the bike.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Class 2 e-bikes have a throttle that allows users to operate them without pedaling, but the electric motors top out at 20 mph.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Andrew coach Alyssa Gunther put her in the circle on day one.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The girl buried her head into Blair, who rubbed circles on her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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On the roadway, bicycle lanes will be widened from 4 to 6 feet on both sides.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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An undersized, second-round pick from New Jersey has become the King of New York, a surprising hero for one of the NBA’s glory franchises.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Broncos moved up in the fifth round of the 2026 draft to pick the 6-foot-3 Joly as a classic F-type tight end, a receiver who can thrive with pre-snap movement and winning in open space.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Now, decades later, Maple longs to provide a good life for her son.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Despite his physical power and favorable public image, Homelander longs to be taken more seriously by the company and the people.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Language development, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and relationship-building all begin before age three.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Freeman remembered Cox, who died Saturday at age 84, as more of an impactful leader who exuded loyalty than as a baseball strategist.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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