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
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.
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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
Cheeses also have a seasonality that’s reflected by the cyclical diet of dairy animals.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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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
Cheeses also have a seasonality that’s reflected by the cyclical diet of dairy animals.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cyclic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclic
Adjective
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Malo has been receiving treatment for colon cancer since June 2024 but has remarkably managed to keep touring with periodic breaks for treatment.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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The woman was on her way to meet her best friend on one of their periodic trips.—
Elizabeth Maline,
NBC news,
21 Sep. 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 city -- home to more than 710,000 people before Russia's full-scale invasion -- is now only around 16 miles from the front line and subject to continuous Russian attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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For years, following significant and continuous quality and safety errors, Boeing has been barred from certifying the safety of some of its own aircraft on behalf of the US government.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Cyclic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclic. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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