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

About 100 connection cycles were completed over several days leading up to and during the event, with 400 gallons of fuel transferred to the T38 in total. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Tibet is a Chinese autonomous region that has gone through cycles of protest, unrest and government repression since China asserted control over the region in 1951. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

The pack is managed by Xiaomi’s Surge G2 battery system and is rated to retain at least 80% of its capacity after 1,600 charge cycles (roughly six years of typical use, according to the company). — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Focus on solving real business problems, demonstrating measurable value and staying engaged throughout longer buying cycles. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Legal risks and long peer-review cycles are typically cited as reasons that fast-moving tech companies seldom share data or engage in peer review. — Matthew Sun, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

That’s thanks in part to its PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finish, which can last longer than other (cheaper) gold finishes, which will often start to lose its finish after just a few dishwasher cycles. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

In past periods when there is a weak dollar, such as the 1970s and 2000s, international did very well and these periods were associated with real assets and commodities super-cycles, Jones said. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026