variants
or cyclical
as in periodic
happening again and again in the same order
cyclic changes in the weather the cyclical nature of history
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Recent Examples of cyclic
The bigger picture is that travel demand has defied shaky economic data and is shaping up to be more of a secular bull market than the cyclical story many assumed.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
But prior to that, was missing the big, what's called a cyclic super cell, which is this, think of it as a relay racers handing the baton to the next one, handing the baton.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
Oil and gas markets are notoriously cyclical, so investments in clean energy can hedge against these shifts for companies and investors alike.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
While seemingly cyclical in nature, past eras of violence do not necessarily dictate the future, argued Galston.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
But prior to that, was missing the big, what's called a cyclic super cell, which is this, think of it as a relay racers handing the baton to the next one, handing the baton.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
Oil and gas markets are notoriously cyclical, so investments in clean energy can hedge against these shifts for companies and investors alike.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
While seemingly cyclical in nature, past eras of violence do not necessarily dictate the future, argued Galston.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclic
Adjective
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Nonetheless, Wesley didn’t help himself with his offensive exploits (or lack thereof) in his periodic opportunities.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from Universe Today, this represents the first-ever direct detection of a periodic signal created by a millisecond magnetar within a gamma ray burst.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One reason for this recurrent rhetoric is that few Americans today see themselves as opposed to the maximization of either alternatives from which to make selections or occasions to do so.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Alas, the one thing Europe is still lacking in comparison to its North American counterpart is scale, with European projects not yet landing major franchises, globally relevant IP and recurrent mega-budget productions.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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The crew spent a total of 183 days in orbit, setting a new record for the longest continuous spaceflight by Chinese astronauts.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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This continuous conversation, heightened by agile promo tactics and surprise announcements, is central to Swift’s stranglehold on cultural capital.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Cyclic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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