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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
Markets and economies alike move in cycles.
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Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Having worked in freight markets for almost four decades, Rick LaGore, CEO of InTek Logistics, has observed multiple cycles of volatility in the industry.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The breakthrough comes from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), where scientists created an organic-inorganic composite electrolyte that enabled a solid-state battery to retain more than 84% of its original capacity after 350 charge-discharge cycles.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Silicon Valley has long injected money into politics, but in previous cycles that came primarily through individual donations from executives and via corporate PACs, said Katie Harbath, founder of the tech consulting firm Anchor Change, who spent a decade working on public policy at Facebook.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Expanding conventional nuclear capacity requires long permitting cycles, complex financing and fuel supply chains that are often unreliably global.
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Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Given the news cycles that have focused on conflict, Olga Jilani, of San Jose, a Palestinian American married to a Jordanian, said Jordan’s World Cup presence was a moment of joy.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The change in traffic light cycles was noticeable, as streams of people poured out of MARTA stations and hotels.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Having worked in freight markets for almost four decades, Rick LaGore, CEO of InTek Logistics, has observed multiple cycles of volatility in the industry.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The breakthrough comes from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), where scientists created an organic-inorganic composite electrolyte that enabled a solid-state battery to retain more than 84% of its original capacity after 350 charge-discharge cycles.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Silicon Valley has long injected money into politics, but in previous cycles that came primarily through individual donations from executives and via corporate PACs, said Katie Harbath, founder of the tech consulting firm Anchor Change, who spent a decade working on public policy at Facebook.
—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Expanding conventional nuclear capacity requires long permitting cycles, complex financing and fuel supply chains that are often unreliably global.
—
Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Given the news cycles that have focused on conflict, Olga Jilani, of San Jose, a Palestinian American married to a Jordanian, said Jordan’s World Cup presence was a moment of joy.
—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The change in traffic light cycles was noticeable, as streams of people poured out of MARTA stations and hotels.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.
—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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The active ingredients in the formula include niacinamide, adenosine, and allantoin, which work together to brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles without irritating sensitive skin.
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The case reignited debate over corruption in Moroccan political circles.
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.
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Janet Schroeder, director and co-founder of the E-Vehicle Safety Alliance, de,anded e-bikes be regulated.
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In February, the council introduced new e-bike regulations to prohibit riders younger than 12, ban e-bikes at two community parks and allow the temporary confiscation of reckless riders’ machines.
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As its name suggests, atom lithography does away with light altogether and instead uses physical matter—atoms—to print tiny patterns onto silicon chips.
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Watts teaches clients how to fish, respect the lake, to understand seasons, patterns and the importance of stewardship.
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Women, who make up more than half (55%) of Social Security recipients ages 62 and up, on average collect $5,254 less annually than men, according to a FinanceBuzz analysis of the government's latest data.
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Four people were in the SUV, including two children, ages 5 and 12.
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Before the block party, gather to decorate bicycles and be splashed by the Huntersville Fire Department.
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All donations support Gillette Children's Adaptive Bike Fund, which helps provide adaptive bicycles for children and adults with disabilities.
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Joe Prince-Wright shares his takeaways from France's defeat of Norway to wrap up the group stage and what to expect from each team in the knockout rounds.
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Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
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The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.
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The final chapters focus on 50-year-old Inga trying to have a relationship with her mother, who is falling into dementia and longs for the old nomadic life.
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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