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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
Engineers plan to use a modern steel enclosure system, similar to the one installed at K East, to better protect the reactor structure from wind, sand, and freeze-thaw cycles while lowering long-term maintenance costs.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Narvarro ran to represent Los Angeles County residents in California’s 43rd Congressional District in the 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022 election cycles.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Four Olympic cycles later, the Bronx is still without a place for its residents to feel the thrill of skating.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some payments arrive weekly or monthly, while others abide by project completion or invoicing cycles.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
This is when cycles of freezing and thawing cause the moisture in soil to expand and contract, unsettling plants' roots and potentially causing real damage.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Mejia’s win was the Democratic left’s first real win in a House primary in years, a jolt after four cycles of their candidates getting knocked down by outside spending.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The Dewar pyrimidone also has the potential to generate electricity via integration with thermoelectric generators and thermodynamic cycles (turbines).
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The first few cycles were really a whole different experience, both inside and outside of producing the show.
—Sarah Hartshorne, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Narvarro ran to represent Los Angeles County residents in California’s 43rd Congressional District in the 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022 election cycles.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Four Olympic cycles later, the Bronx is still without a place for its residents to feel the thrill of skating.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some payments arrive weekly or monthly, while others abide by project completion or invoicing cycles.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
This is when cycles of freezing and thawing cause the moisture in soil to expand and contract, unsettling plants' roots and potentially causing real damage.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Mejia’s win was the Democratic left’s first real win in a House primary in years, a jolt after four cycles of their candidates getting knocked down by outside spending.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The Dewar pyrimidone also has the potential to generate electricity via integration with thermoelectric generators and thermodynamic cycles (turbines).
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The first few cycles were really a whole different experience, both inside and outside of producing the show.
—Sarah Hartshorne, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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Equally important is the brand’s standing within elite professional and social circles, built through discretion, delivery, and repeat trust rather than visibility alone.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The best eye creams for mature skin present a triple threat, addressing fine lines, dryness, and dark circles.—
Tracy Perez Han,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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The second-floor gym has Peloton bikes and tons of natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s not a big representation of us on bikes.—
Vincent T. Davis,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Floral mosaic patterns abound on the walls; Dyson hair tools are at your fingertips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Coming in the heart of awards season, the ceremony could provide further clues about academy voting patterns ahead of the Oscars on March 15.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 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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According to the 2025 Illinois Rules of the Road from the Secretary of State’s Office, low-speed electric and gas bicycles may not exceed 20 mph.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crackdown comes after a group of children on bicycles took over several lanes of a freeway earlier in January, and it was all caught on camera.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Vonn underwent four rounds of surgery in Italy following the crash before flying back to the United States.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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After seven rounds the embryo consists of a ball of 128 tiny cells with a hollow space in the center.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Family The hotel accepts only children who are over 12—although Villa One accepts all ages and Villa Two over-eights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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This storied project has taken ages because it's been funded solely by private donations, and has seen numerous architects take the lead in building it over several decades.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Grizzlies got the lead down to 12 points in the third, but a series of cuts and offensive rebounds by Santos and Richard pushed the advantage back to 20 points at the end of three quarters.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-one days later, Vegas ended the season series between the teams with a 6-4 win that featured five goals from the visitors in the last 12 minutes.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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