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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
Cadence accepted the challenge; Nvidia needed to see dramatic breakthroughs in design cycles to meet their aggressive business goals.
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Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Crawford immediately began treatment, which entailed four cycles of chemotherapy.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Well, the problem with this particular outbreak is there was probably two, three, or four cycles of infection before it was even reported.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This leads to mounting bad debt and erratic cash flow, creating instability, especially for businesses with high-ticket sales or long payment cycles.
—Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Each of these quarterbacks was a top-50 prospect nationally in their respective recruiting cycles.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Today the ocean monitors are aiming to get buy-in to create a reserve on one of the reefs to protect fish breeding cycles.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Crawford immediately began treatment, which entailed four cycles of chemotherapy.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Well, the problem with this particular outbreak is there was probably two, three, or four cycles of infection before it was even reported.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This leads to mounting bad debt and erratic cash flow, creating instability, especially for businesses with high-ticket sales or long payment cycles.
—Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Each of these quarterbacks was a top-50 prospect nationally in their respective recruiting cycles.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Today the ocean monitors are aiming to get buy-in to create a reserve on one of the reefs to protect fish breeding cycles.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
Noun
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Swayne, a native of Reno, was well known in local cycling circles.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Pope Leo's statement is one of many debates being had in religious circles about the implications of AI and how parishioners should or should not engage with the rapidly growing technology.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Council Member Michael Crain asked Kenjura if the same helmet laws that apply to bikes also apply to e-scooters.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Original details like fireplaces rub shoulders with custom carpets in graphic patterns.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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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Lowest speed devices, 20 miles and under, are going to be treated like bicycles.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 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,
28 May 2026
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Bloomberg’s calculations of the co-founders’ stakes rely on Pitchbook data and reporting about Anthropic’s previous funding rounds, and are adjusted to account for typical equity grants to nonfounding employees based on data from Carta.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Noun
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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PwC’s 2026 Alpha Survey found that 97% of kids ages 7-14 make purchasing decisions independently at least some of the time, with 61% pointing to social media as the main driver of their buying decisions, outpacing peer influence and significantly surpassing traditional channels like TV advertising.—
Brieane Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Dubón’s three-run home run in the third inning sent the Braves to a 7-3 win over the Blue Jays at Truist Park, giving the Braves yet another series victory.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Wembanyama, one of the marquee stars of this series, was his usual disruptive presence in the paint defensively but struggled to make a larger impact elsewhere.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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