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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
When residents see the returns, support becomes more durable and less dependent on political cycles.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Understanding vicious cycles and logical fallacies.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Warning signs Nowadays, the layoff cycles are much shorter than before, said Bryan Creely, who founded A Life After Layoff, a career coaching company.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Fusion machines do not rely on the same process as traditional nuclear fission reactors and have different fuel cycles, waste streams, and safety characteristics, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Standard thermochemical cycles typically require temperatures between 1300°C (2372°F) and 1500°C (2732°F) to regenerate the catalyst.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
It has been rigorously tested for resilience, including being put through several washing cycles.
—Shirl Leigh
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
And engineers have learned how to idle wells without lasting damage and restart them quickly, officials say, after years of sanctions and shutdowns pushed the country’s oil industry through cycles of disruption.
—Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
From Sandisk's vantage point, these agreements serve to ensure consistent demand and help protect against the boom-and-bust cycles that have historically plagued the memory makers.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Understanding vicious cycles and logical fallacies.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Warning signs Nowadays, the layoff cycles are much shorter than before, said Bryan Creely, who founded A Life After Layoff, a career coaching company.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Fusion machines do not rely on the same process as traditional nuclear fission reactors and have different fuel cycles, waste streams, and safety characteristics, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Standard thermochemical cycles typically require temperatures between 1300°C (2372°F) and 1500°C (2732°F) to regenerate the catalyst.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
It has been rigorously tested for resilience, including being put through several washing cycles.
—Shirl Leigh
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
And engineers have learned how to idle wells without lasting damage and restart them quickly, officials say, after years of sanctions and shutdowns pushed the country’s oil industry through cycles of disruption.
—Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
From Sandisk's vantage point, these agreements serve to ensure consistent demand and help protect against the boom-and-bust cycles that have historically plagued the memory makers.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
Noun
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Then move through the concentric circles one stage at a time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Menzin, then 34, was viewed in some circles as a rising star after ascending from intern to the front office.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area A prime location on a leafy street one mile from Kennebunkport’s buzzy Dock Square allows guests to skip the hassles of summer traffic and parking and use free cruiser bikes to visit downtown’s lobster shacks, bars, and boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Families can rent bikes, head to the heated outdoor pool, or pick up a complimentary sandcastle kit for creating masterpieces on the resort’s beach.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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In interviews, representatives of some companies told me about their algorithms’ abilities to reveal patterns that impressions alone cannot.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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In a city, the faintest stars disappear, leaving only the brightest patterns.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 May 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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Vonblum says only four stops in the city qualify — and that all other stops near bus lanes are ineligible because the lanes can also be used by turning cars and by bicycles.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Since then, the team moved to its current midtown space and developed numerous programs for improving community access to bicycles and other biking gear.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The event quickly descended into chaos as the rounds of shots sent thousands scrambling for cover, including fans, top city and state officials and state lawmakers in both Kansas and Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The trio of titles making the rounds at Cannes are exemplars of the type of material Anonymous Content intends to pursue that this moment of great upheaval across film and TV.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Alexis Rodriguez, 44, said his wife and three children, ages 4, 8 and 18, are intubated at the hospital in critical condition.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Pastel Classic Clog for ages one through five — the latter swapping multiple Jibbitz for only two oversized shoe charms of Kitty at her finest, instantly recognizable bow and all.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Richards will be activated ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field, Venable said, and the Sox will make a corresponding move.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The stabbing of two men in a Jewish neighborhood in London appears to be the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks in the United Kingdom since the beginning of the American-Israeli war against Iran, in late February.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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