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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
Meteorologists break down the year into three-month seasons based on annual temperature cycles.
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Dispose of the solution and perform two additional rinse cycles with clean water.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
The others are the Polymarket obsessives with their endless cycles of hedges and shorts.
—Molly Osberg, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
As with all things in beauty and fashion, fragrance trends tend to move in cycles.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Heilmann pointed out that last year Alfredo Castillo, a sitting city councilman in Bridgeport, was arrested for the fourth time and accused of absentee ballot fraud in three separate election cycles.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
That's about 10 times what had been spent in each of the last four election cycles.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
The question most are wrestling with right now is, how long will the lag period — and friction — between these two cycles last?
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But cycles of corruption followed by reform are an enduring feature of American history.
—Daniel Weiner, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Dispose of the solution and perform two additional rinse cycles with clean water.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
The others are the Polymarket obsessives with their endless cycles of hedges and shorts.
—Molly Osberg, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
As with all things in beauty and fashion, fragrance trends tend to move in cycles.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Heilmann pointed out that last year Alfredo Castillo, a sitting city councilman in Bridgeport, was arrested for the fourth time and accused of absentee ballot fraud in three separate election cycles.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
That's about 10 times what had been spent in each of the last four election cycles.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
The question most are wrestling with right now is, how long will the lag period — and friction — between these two cycles last?
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But cycles of corruption followed by reform are an enduring feature of American history.
—Daniel Weiner, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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Among critics and in press circles, Wahlberg is a bit of a tarnished superstar after that petulant display, but audiences still love their Jack Dawson.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Collins has finished with a winning record in five of his eight seasons at the helm and is known in basketball circles for his ability to develop under-the-radar players.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Veo would take over that month, offering the familiar standing scooters now used, along with seated scooters, two-person scooters, cargo bikes and trikes.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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That effort has grown into a statewide adaptive assessment program, with more than 150 miles of trail now designated as adaptive-friendly or adaptive-optimized, meaning either safely passable or purpose-built for adaptive bikes.—
Tim Neville,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Concentric bands of short linear patterns wrapped around the rim.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Along with their sleek styles (no cheesy paisley patterns here), these cases are filled with extra pockets and compartments to ensure easy access to your favorite products and tools.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Alcohol and bicycles are not permitted Saturday for all lines.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Transportation plans in the US and Europe centered cars and were almost always silent about any role for bicycles.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after, Kitchens said Dickey fired eight to 10 rounds from a rifle toward officials.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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The piece has eight sections, representing eight rounds of chemotherapy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most apps have questions requesting users’ ages, and some use specialized identification technology, but proponents say children are getting around these barriers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Illinois also broke with federal vaccine recommendations on other occasions last year, deciding to continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for nearly all newborns and to continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 to 23 months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The victory was the fifth in a row for the Oilers (6-2-1, 5-0), who can sweep the three-game series against the Vikings (3-6, 1-4) when the teams play Friday at Huntington Beach High School.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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The warning follows a series of escalating strikes tied to the widening conflict between Iran and Israel that has increasingly drawn in neighboring countries and critical energy infrastructure.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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