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as in circles
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 bikes
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 cycles
After two cycles in which pro-Israel groups spent heavily against left-wing candidates, insurgent Democrats believe the mood has changed.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Portland is 145 square miles, yet one city block has drawn outsized attention in news cycles.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Contouring is a staple makeup technique that has stood the test of time through trend cycles.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Cover the rows with a 3- to 4-inch layer of natural mulch after planting to insulate the cloves from cold and protect them during freeze-and-thaw cycles during winter and early spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Fans never feel the silence between cycles.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The partnership is aimed at developing a highly survivable, self-driving AMPV prototype at speeds that rapidly outpace traditional development cycles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Billing cycles vary, so each individual SDG&E customer will not see the credit on their statements at the same time in October.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
If Huang is right, that relentless demand means AI won’t follow the boom-and-bust cycles of earlier technologies but will instead drive a compounding need, one that will also boost Nvidia.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Portland is 145 square miles, yet one city block has drawn outsized attention in news cycles.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Contouring is a staple makeup technique that has stood the test of time through trend cycles.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Cover the rows with a 3- to 4-inch layer of natural mulch after planting to insulate the cloves from cold and protect them during freeze-and-thaw cycles during winter and early spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Fans never feel the silence between cycles.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The partnership is aimed at developing a highly survivable, self-driving AMPV prototype at speeds that rapidly outpace traditional development cycles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Billing cycles vary, so each individual SDG&E customer will not see the credit on their statements at the same time in October.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
If Huang is right, that relentless demand means AI won’t follow the boom-and-bust cycles of earlier technologies but will instead drive a compounding need, one that will also boost Nvidia.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The annual Philly Skillshare Convergence will occur over the coming Friday through Sunday, according to an advertisement circulating in antifa circles.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stockman Products has just unveiled an off-road-friendly caravan called the Trekka 01 that includes a dedicated compartment for e-bikes, according to New Atlas.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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View gallery - 6 images For the last 14 years or so, Urban Arrow has been at the forefront of developing front-loader bikes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The more these patterns are put into practice, the more Arsenal can threaten teams, but these bounce/wall passes have another purpose and other players can slot in.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Police interviewed two children who were riding bicycles behind the house.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Almost all its gasoline is imported, making gas expensive and scarce; in many parts of the countryside, bicycles and horse carts have supplanted cars.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Demonstrators both for and against the National Guard deployment rallied outside the building, according to CNN affiliate KATU, whose crews reported seeing federal agents deploying multiple rounds of pepper balls, flash bangs and tear gas to clear streets.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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In April, Grier traded picks in the second, third and fourth rounds to Las Vegas in order to move up from 48th to 37th to pick Savaiinaea.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shudder is a better destination for original and exclusive horror series.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ rotation appears set for this series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All other ages were in single digits, SSA said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Police discovered that two men, ages 37 and 41, had sustained gunshot wounds to the head.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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