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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
History suggests that without robust organization, protest cycles repeat fruitlessly—or worse, create openings for intervention or authoritarian alternatives.
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Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Salt products desiccate grass, and freeze/thaw cycles cause frost heaving, leaving lumpy, uneven areas.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
This includes natural wicker, all cushions and fabrics, umbrellas, and glass tabletops, which can crack during freeze–thaw cycles.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The new system will entail two review cycles per year, using the same rating system each cycle.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Meteorological seasons are based on annual temperature cycles, with meteorological spring starting March 1.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
The political factors that trigger those cycles always differ.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
By centering process, transparency and responsibility over trend cycles, Ciarla is shaping a new generation of designers — and positioning Austin as a site for serious experimentation in sustainable fashion.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Meteorological seasons are based on weather patterns and cycles, which is why the dates differ.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Salt products desiccate grass, and freeze/thaw cycles cause frost heaving, leaving lumpy, uneven areas.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
This includes natural wicker, all cushions and fabrics, umbrellas, and glass tabletops, which can crack during freeze–thaw cycles.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The new system will entail two review cycles per year, using the same rating system each cycle.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Meteorological seasons are based on annual temperature cycles, with meteorological spring starting March 1.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
The political factors that trigger those cycles always differ.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
By centering process, transparency and responsibility over trend cycles, Ciarla is shaping a new generation of designers — and positioning Austin as a site for serious experimentation in sustainable fashion.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Meteorological seasons are based on weather patterns and cycles, which is why the dates differ.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Layla has long been one of the most familiar faces in SEC circles, known for her presence on the sidelines and devotion to her family.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Practical details are well covered too, with in-unit laundry, dedicated parking for one car, and extra storage for bikes and beach gear.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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It is built from the ground up as a pure off-roader, but its highlight is three selectable power modes that simulate 150cc, 200cc, and 300cc gas bikes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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Aside from tying elements in a room together, rugs also allow homeowners to experiment with bolder patterns and geometries—without committing to a permanent wall treatment.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The researchers stressed that the findings relate to long-term eating patterns rather than occasional indulgent meals.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Long before food trucks, enterprising business types began selling devil crab on-the-go from their motor scooters and bicycles equipped with insulated carriers.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, Kogo returned to the site and saw several python hunting trucks and even hunters on bicycles gathered at the pond.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Regular-season victories guaranteed a slot in the 10-race playoffs, a win in any of the first three three-race rounds advanced a driver into the next round, while the bottom three drivers at the end of each round were eliminated.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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As Powell — one of Capitol Hill’s most adroit navigators — made his rounds, Republicans on both sides of the Capitol panned the investigation.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their two children, ages 4 and 1, were found physically unharmed in the residence when police conducted the welfare check.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Their two young children, ages 1 and 4, were also at the home at the time of the slayings, but were not physically harmed.—
Muri Assuncao,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The charges are in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred while Busfield was a director on the second season of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, which aired in 2022.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Here are the 31 open spaces — and the reasons they were chosen — that were featured in this series from the people highlighted in 2025.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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And while Mamdani longs for a future of free Big Apple trips, riders will instead be getting slapped with price hikes in a matter of days.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Frostys spread joy all year, providing happy sing-a-longs to seniors living in memory care communities.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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