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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
Earlier this month, Hudson, Sterling and Ahmed attended a Parliamentary debate with MP Jess Asato, the Birth Companions Institute and Project Accountability to discuss children’s social care, maternal imprisonment, the family courts, housing provision and intergenerational cycles of trauma.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Make no major decisions or moves during this period unless individual cycles and powerful Universal days overlay perfectly.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Stephen Nellis | Reuters Memory prices have historically traded in cycles of short supply or oversupply, which have dictated the price of the components.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Fueled by impulse buys, upgrade cycles, and social media launches, countertop appliances can reinvent categories overnight.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Exposing your body to natural light during the day, especially during the winter when days are shorter and darker, helps regulate emotions and sleep cycles.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Two pantry staples can help restore towels in just two wash cycles.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 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
The political factors that trigger those cycles always differ.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Make no major decisions or moves during this period unless individual cycles and powerful Universal days overlay perfectly.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Stephen Nellis | Reuters Memory prices have historically traded in cycles of short supply or oversupply, which have dictated the price of the components.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Fueled by impulse buys, upgrade cycles, and social media launches, countertop appliances can reinvent categories overnight.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Exposing your body to natural light during the day, especially during the winter when days are shorter and darker, helps regulate emotions and sleep cycles.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Two pantry staples can help restore towels in just two wash cycles.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 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
The political factors that trigger those cycles always differ.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
Noun
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The horse, not sensing any guidance on its ribcage, begins to move skittishly in tight, concentric circles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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The biggest applause of the Games so far came after the five circles floated into formation of the Olympic logo.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Two pools, tennis and padel courts, e-bikes, and of course the sparkling beach right outside.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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But once people started reemerging into the world to once again hit the gym and ride their bikes outdoors, the company began to struggle, a tailspin that has been ongoing ever since.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kelsea Ballerini channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a form-fitting halter gown drenched in intricate metallic beadwork in shades of gold, bronze, and olive, arranged in swirling, paisley-like patterns with fringe detailing cascading from the skirt and train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Instead of waiting for their behavior to reach crisis mode, parents learn to notice patterns early, stay calm, and guide them through the turbulence of growing up.—
Dorian Johnson,
Parents,
1 Feb. 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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Only regular bicycles and Class 1 and 2 electric bikes are permitted on the path.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many of the officers got on bicycles while others were on foot.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Brewer heard three rounds of shots soon after the helicopter arrived, including shots as the aircraft was over her house.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Court documents show Shadbar, who is white, yelled several derogatory racist and sexist slurs at his neighbors and had regularly harassed the family, including firing blank rounds toward Robertson’s home and throwing an M-80 type of firework over the fence into her yard.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Over a massive 13 years, the scientists focused on a small whale population in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, connecting genetic information on 623 individuals as well as observing their social groups and ages.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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For his first concert residency, which wrapped in September, Bad Bunny passed on the Las Vegas Strip and opted for a 31-date series in his native Puerto Rico.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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