1
as in wheel
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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2
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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3
as in bike
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 cycle
McCloud, Harrison, Davis and Dean were among 51 blue-chip recruits in the state in the 2015 cycle.
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Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill Tuesday that aimed to unify the state’s Electoral College votes behind one candidate after its existing split method drew national interest during the 2024 election cycle.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Cruz is just one of 26 Texas Republicans on Capitol Hill who will be asked to take sides in one of the most divisive primaries of the 2026 cycle.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025
Models moved through three zones, depicting cycles of consumption, perception and response in daily life.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill Tuesday that aimed to unify the state’s Electoral College votes behind one candidate after its existing split method drew national interest during the 2024 election cycle.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Cruz is just one of 26 Texas Republicans on Capitol Hill who will be asked to take sides in one of the most divisive primaries of the 2026 cycle.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025
Models moved through three zones, depicting cycles of consumption, perception and response in daily life.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Yet the Harpe Ace Mini still serves up more features than the M75 Air—the latter lacks RGB LEDs in its scroll wheel, for instance.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Truck wheels were added, allowing it to be easily moved and used as a parade float, Phalon said.—
David M. Zimmer,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Shingle Creek basin not only offers wetlands that store water to mitigate flooding but trails and bike paths that are close to the heart of many in the region.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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The most prominent attempt was the Aprilia Mana, a V-twin bike with a CVT that didn't make an impression.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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American investors could hypothetically gain exposure to Iran through investment funds in the Gulf, vehicles that Trump and his circle are very familiar with.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
Noun
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April 7 Residential burglary: Between 7:30 p.m. on April 6 and 9 a.m. on April 7, someone entered the open garage of a residence in the 20000 block of Herriman Avenue and stole a bicycle for a total loss valued at approximately $3,167.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Behind the cars, the lush lawn was sprinkled with lounge chairs, yard games, and bicycles parked off to the side.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the strength of two fluke goals, and then three other ones, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-1 on Saturday night to win Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup playoff series.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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But top online sportsbooks are reporting the Rockets are the most popular series bet to win in the Western Conference opening round followed by the Lakers and Clippers.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The lace created a romantic effect along with adding a dose of sartorial tension, thanks in part to the asymmetry of the lace addition, with its one long, billowing sleeve.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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That may seem like a stretch, as could this show actually last this long?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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DeChambeau returned to the driving range and pounded balls as a night sky set in, framing an orange moon above.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The next full moon, the flower moon, will occur on Monday, May 12, 2025.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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