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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
The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.
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Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The test does repeated cycles to try to amplify specific snippets of genetic material that may be present.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Shorten decision cycles but lengthen reflection before major bets.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Trinanes said recent research supports that blooms are most likely triggered from the deep ocean climate cycles.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Memory followed its own version of that curve; more capacity for the same money, year after year, even with boom-bust cycles.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The sensor delivered repeatable measurements with low hysteresis, meaning readings stayed consistent during loading and unloading cycles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
When residents see the returns, support becomes more durable and less dependent on political cycles.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 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
Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The test does repeated cycles to try to amplify specific snippets of genetic material that may be present.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Shorten decision cycles but lengthen reflection before major bets.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Trinanes said recent research supports that blooms are most likely triggered from the deep ocean climate cycles.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Memory followed its own version of that curve; more capacity for the same money, year after year, even with boom-bust cycles.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The sensor delivered repeatable measurements with low hysteresis, meaning readings stayed consistent during loading and unloading cycles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
When residents see the returns, support becomes more durable and less dependent on political cycles.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 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
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
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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
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These patterns, known as diffraction spikes, only appear when a light source is both extremely bright and highly concentrated.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Inspired by Southern artisans and crafters, the Patchwork Pie uses dough to form quilt-like patterns atop juicy, jammy fruit filling.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 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
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
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This trusty appetizer with layers of flavorful Gouda cheese and ham and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning is one all ages will love.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The quirky, all-ages murder mystery features a starry ensemble including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and Nicholas Braun, as well as the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall and Patrick Stewart as the sheep who try to figure out who murdered their shepherd.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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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 13 May. 2026.
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