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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
Because the printer can switch directly between the left and right nozzles without a full AMS purge cycle, this setup can significantly reduce both filament waste and print time during multi-material jobs.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Some have experienced thousands of charging cycles, while others have faced extreme temperatures or heavy usage.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
This is one of the best periods in a twelve-year cycle for true love and dating, fertility or connecting with children, expression and artistry, as well as hobbies and just having fun!
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
This is all happening earlier in the cycle than previous One UI updates, even if the public rollout will still land on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series first next month.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Some have experienced thousands of charging cycles, while others have faced extreme temperatures or heavy usage.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
This is one of the best periods in a twelve-year cycle for true love and dating, fertility or connecting with children, expression and artistry, as well as hobbies and just having fun!
—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
This is all happening earlier in the cycle than previous One UI updates, even if the public rollout will still land on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series first next month.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cycle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.
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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.
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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.
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.
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Equestrians must sign a waiver in order to participate, and children must wear helmets if on a bike or scooter.
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These have become my go-to spring/summer wedding shoes, casual drinks with the girls shoes, hop on the back of a Grab bike in Thailand shoes.
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The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
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But even as his social circle broadened, there was perhaps no one more influential on Greenspan than Ayn Rand.
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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.
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
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The person is lying down right now, seemingly unconscious, bicycle torn up.
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According to a report from Oak Park officials, a female juvenile was approached by a man on a bicycle in an alley between 1100 Lyman and Taylor Avenue.
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As the knockout rounds of the World Cup begin, Fox and Telemundo can be crowned as two of the biggest winners off the field.
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Spirits ran high for most of the night at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium as Austria and Algeria faced off, both on the verge of punching their tickets to the next round of the global tournament.
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At age 34, this very well could be the final World Cup for the 2014 Golden Boot winner at the competition.
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Their age wasn't immediately known.
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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