Synonyms of cycles

cycles

noun

plural of cycle

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• patterns
• rounds
• series
• wheels
• progressions
• syndromes
• runs
• developments
• zodiacs
• rotations
• merry-go-rounds
• sequences
• chains
• loops
• courses
• circuits
• revolutions
• strings
• rings
• successions
• beats
• trains
• turns
• turnovers

2

as in months

a long or seemingly long period of time

years, centuries, and cycles will pass before I budge on that issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• months
• forevers
• ages
• longs
• aeons
• moons
• eternities
• blue moons
• infinities
• donkey's years
• coon's ages
• lifetimes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minutes
• seconds
• moments
• flashes
• instants
• split seconds
• shakes
• winks
• twinkles
• microseconds
• trices
• nanoseconds
• twinklings
• jiffies

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bikes
• bicycles
• velocipedes
• two-wheelers
• push-bikes
• mountain bikes
• tandem bicycles
• ten-speeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cycles

While those cycles are inevitable, specialization remains one of the few competitive advantages that investors can control. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Engineers had to account for the stresses of freeze-thaw cycles, which can gradually damage waterproofing layers, crack concrete and masonry, and create leaks. — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Mohr said that pivoting to the machines showed strong initiative on behalf of Jackson County’s pollworkers, and that ballot shortages have become more common in recent election cycles. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

The Tigers and Hornets were district foes in three cycles since 2001, most recently with four 5A games in a three-year span (2017-19). — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

As with any midterm election season, voter turnout this year is expected to be lower than in presidential election cycles. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

Troubles with its property tax system upgrade delayed some distributions from recent billing cycles at Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office while pushing this year’s cycle two months later. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

The idea is to use it in 15-minute recovery cycles and relax your feet more efficiently than simply sitting around. — New Atlas, 31 July 2026