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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
And procurement cycles, contracting, and industrial capacity do not scale quickly.
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Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
History reveals recurring cycles of expansion and retrenchment.
—Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In beauty, where consumers move on instantly and trends don’t wait for planning cycles, delays in taking action come at a high cost.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
The number of wrecks not involving animals was not significantly different per the lunar cycles.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
After 100 heating–cooling cycles, its performance barely changed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
The best eucalyptus sets are also the ones durable enough to withstand multiple washing machine cycles and stand up to tumble drying, wool balls or not.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
In between seasons, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, and the rest of the cast have come to rule Hollywood, starring in blockbuster franchises, A24 and Neon film-festival darlings, and generating buzzy press cycles all on their own.
—The Editors, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
History reveals recurring cycles of expansion and retrenchment.
—Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In beauty, where consumers move on instantly and trends don’t wait for planning cycles, delays in taking action come at a high cost.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
The number of wrecks not involving animals was not significantly different per the lunar cycles.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
After 100 heating–cooling cycles, its performance barely changed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
The best eucalyptus sets are also the ones durable enough to withstand multiple washing machine cycles and stand up to tumble drying, wool balls or not.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
In between seasons, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, and the rest of the cast have come to rule Hollywood, starring in blockbuster franchises, A24 and Neon film-festival darlings, and generating buzzy press cycles all on their own.
—The Editors, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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June 21 – July 22 Support feels easier to access today, especially in your close circles.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Steenburgen, 73, an Oscar-winning actress known for early work in 1980s Melvin and Howard and beloved films like Parenthood, has long been part of the same Hollywood circles as Winkler, making their on-screen pairing decades in the making.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Riders of electric micromobility vehicles would have to be at least 16 years old, though 15-year-olds would be permitted to ride lower-speed e-bikes.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Riders who've used Esel bikes for daily commuting consistently describe the ride as unusually smooth and quiet.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 15,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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As Mercury joins Saturn in Aries in your 12th house, private thoughts and internal patterns come into focus.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even if each copy is unknown, the collection as a whole follows patterns that can be exploited.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 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
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Founded by a Christian abolitionist in 1855, Berea charges no tuition, and every student works a minimum of ten hours per week on campus, doing jobs such as tending the school’s farm, repairing bicycles at the bike shop, or making brooms in the college’s historic craft workshop.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rent one of the complimentary resort bicycles and head directly east to Royal Poinciana Plaza, an outdoor shopping and dining destination with tenants such as beloved New York City institution Sant Ambroeus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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The prop gun, which Baldwin believed to contain dummy rounds, actually had a live round of ammunition in it.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both Castro and Fernandez also proposed similar annual membership rate changes that, while pricier than the previous rate, wouldn’t require golfers to pay for the country club and would still impose caps on complimentary rounds to reduce play at the overwhelmed golf course.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pros 10 riders available to customize your policy Medical exams and income verification not required for benefit amounts up to $6,000 for qualifying applicants between ages 18 to 55.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Roblox said the accounts, which will roll out in early June, will tailor content, communication and parental controls more closely to users' ages.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Two points ahead of Edmonton entering the night, Vegas needed only a point to win the Pacific and set up a first-round series against Utah.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Trea Turner’s leadoff home run Wednesday night was all the Philadelphia Phillies managed against Imanaga in a dominant outing in the Cubs’ 11-2 victory to secure a series win.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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