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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
This strategy leverages China’s manufacturing density to shorten logistics delays and accelerate iteration cycles, key advantages in a product category that still evolves rapidly.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
That internal clock controls your sleep and wake cycles, detecting light as a signal to be awake and darkness as a signal to fall asleep.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
When circadian cycles get out of sync, a range of poor health outcomes can occur, according to Stanford Medicine.
—Hannah Poukish
october 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Sea level changes during the late Cretaceous enabled dinosaurs like tyrannosaurids, ceratopsids, hadrosaurids and pachycephalosaurids to evolve as their habitats were transformed due to regressive and transgressive cycles of the Western Interior Seaway.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The Muschiettis were reluctant to share details about the series’ long term future, though the book provides hints about what happened in Derry during Pennywise’s previous cycles.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Because of his success with the Bills, Brady has been a hot name to become a head coach in the NFL in recent hiring cycles.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Surprisingly, instead of freezing in a single step, the water underwent multiple freeze–melt cycles, all within the pressure zone where ice VI typically forms.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Alex has since undergone 60 sessions of radiotherapy, as well as four cycles of high-dose chemotherapy.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
That internal clock controls your sleep and wake cycles, detecting light as a signal to be awake and darkness as a signal to fall asleep.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
When circadian cycles get out of sync, a range of poor health outcomes can occur, according to Stanford Medicine.
—Hannah Poukish
october 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Sea level changes during the late Cretaceous enabled dinosaurs like tyrannosaurids, ceratopsids, hadrosaurids and pachycephalosaurids to evolve as their habitats were transformed due to regressive and transgressive cycles of the Western Interior Seaway.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The Muschiettis were reluctant to share details about the series’ long term future, though the book provides hints about what happened in Derry during Pennywise’s previous cycles.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Because of his success with the Bills, Brady has been a hot name to become a head coach in the NFL in recent hiring cycles.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Surprisingly, instead of freezing in a single step, the water underwent multiple freeze–melt cycles, all within the pressure zone where ice VI typically forms.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Alex has since undergone 60 sessions of radiotherapy, as well as four cycles of high-dose chemotherapy.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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Instead of disclosing her condition to her employer and circles of friends, Sickler pulled back from modeling with little explanation, thinking that the absence of her hair would certainly result in the loss of her contract.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Using the back of a spoon, spread the batter into 2 ½-inch circles.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The star had a vast collection of cars and bikes that reflected his passion for motorsport and his incredible personal style.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sarkozy’s journey through Paris, which took him past the French National Assembly parliament building, was also captured live with more than a dozen cameramen on bikes tailing his car.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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As if the cobalt blue cabinets and arch details weren’t remarkable enough, this kitchen incorporates multiple playful patterns.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Patients will often experience intense emotions as well as disruption to sleep patterns and their ability to think clearly.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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There will be a catrina contest, food, shopping and a car show with trunk altars sponsored by the Por Siempre Car Club, along with lowrider bicycles on display.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Documents, cash, electronics, clothing and bicycles were stolen.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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After four rounds and more than 10,000 votes in IndyStar's Beer Bracket, the king of the cold ones has been crowned.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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An officer then moved toward the open back door and fired several rounds at Kerr.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Martin, 38, created, co-wrote and stars in Wayward, a Netflix mystery series that follows a local police officer's investigation into a local school for troubled teens in an isolated small town.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jays are entering the series against the Dodgers as underdogs according to baseball experts and betting odds.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pertile’s Head Start program serves 85 children ages 3 to 5 and 30 families with pregnant mothers through age 3.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The contest is open to photographers of all ages.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In decades past, models’ front seats were nearly directly above the wheels.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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