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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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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
Once that cycle is complete, the hair follicle remains active for about three months before repeating the process all over again.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Why These Trends Are Problematic Teens have always engaged with the trend cycle—but skincare trends can be more problematic than, say, wide-leg jeans or crop tops.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Michelle Wolf knows how a low-stakes news cycle works.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
No changes can be made under the current cycle through to 2027.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Why These Trends Are Problematic Teens have always engaged with the trend cycle—but skincare trends can be more problematic than, say, wide-leg jeans or crop tops.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Michelle Wolf knows how a low-stakes news cycle works.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
No changes can be made under the current cycle through to 2027.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension, anti-roll bars, and four-wheel disc brakes with 14-inch wheels were standard.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Imagine a child learning to ride a bike: no manual, just trial, error, and the joy of balance.—
Paul X. McCarthy,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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There are no cars are allowed on Bald Head Island, but visitors are able to move around with golf carts or bikes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Emery is intensely private and has a small circle of friends.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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And so with perfect timing and wry irony, just as the unremovable blue circle turned up on billions of phones, WhatsApp quietly confirmed the solution.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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April 7 Residential burglary: Between 7:30 p.m. on April 6 and 9 a.m. on April 7, someone entered the open garage of a residence in the 20000 block of Herriman Avenue and stole a bicycle for a total loss valued at approximately $3,167.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Behind the cars, the lush lawn was sprinkled with lounge chairs, yard games, and bicycles parked off to the side.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the strength of two fluke goals, and then three other ones, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-1 on Saturday night to win Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup playoff series.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The company has reportedly raised $20 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Junior Tashi Dorje looked the best, with three punts of more than 50 yards, including a long of 55, and two other punts of 45 yards.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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Corey Zeigler, a cyclist, longs for more space on the bridge.—
Dana Rubinstein,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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DeChambeau returned to the driving range and pounded balls as a night sky set in, framing an orange moon above.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The next full moon, the flower moon, will occur on Monday, May 12, 2025.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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