CYCLIC Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

cyclic

adjective

variants or cyclical

Definition of cyclic

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 Although iguana colonies remain relatively stable, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) still lists them as Vulnerable due to predators, mounting pollution issues, and cyclical El Niño events. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 Officials have urged preparations for drought, heat and fires as the El Niño — a cyclical climate phenomenon that normally rises temperatures and increases drought in the Amazon — develops. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The cartilage then re-plumps — drawing in fluid filled with oxygen and nutrients — as knees straighten, a process called cyclic loading, which helps nourish and replenish the cartilage. — Aaron Steckelberg, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Burnout can be particularly difficult to escape in finance because so much of the work is deadline-driven and cyclical. — Nike Ajao, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyclic

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Adjective

Before the recent barn owl sightings, Williams and her husband heard periodic screeching noises outside going back to early September.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Screeching was heard by residents Before the recent barn owl sightings, Williams and her husband heard periodic screeching noises outside going back to early September.

— Joseph B. Frederick, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of periodic

Adjective

Patient advocates and clinicians say the recent advancements in treatment could mark the beginning of a new era in sickle cell care, one that may free thousands from recurrent episodes of debilitating pain and improve long-term health outcomes.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
The year-over-year tightening of global stocks in 2026/27 may be encouraging higher price ideas, but as values have climbed higher, there have been recurrent pullbacks from the buying side.

— SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of recurrent

Adjective

The real cost of RPM lies in building workflows, interoperable systems, secure infrastructure and skilled teams that turn continuous data into timely action.

— Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The only way to keep the mirrors pristine is to pump a continuous hurricane of hydrogen gas into the supernova’s blast radius.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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