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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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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
With the 2026 election cycle approaching, speculation is reaching a fever pitch on whether former Vice President Kamala Harris will run for the open California governorship.
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Joshua Spivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Armstrong, whose company helped the crypto sector raise and direct $250 million into the 2024 election cycle, outpacing Wall Street banks and the oil industry, has been instrumental in shaping the new administration’s approach to digital assets.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
There the magistrates who oversee our behavioral health courts can determine a better path forward and interrupt the cycles that are keeping people on the streets.
—Matt Mahan, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The average cost of an IVF cycle varies widely, but ballparks around $15,000, and many would-be parents need more than one cycle to successfully become pregnant.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Spivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Armstrong, whose company helped the crypto sector raise and direct $250 million into the 2024 election cycle, outpacing Wall Street banks and the oil industry, has been instrumental in shaping the new administration’s approach to digital assets.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
There the magistrates who oversee our behavioral health courts can determine a better path forward and interrupt the cycles that are keeping people on the streets.
—Matt Mahan, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The average cost of an IVF cycle varies widely, but ballparks around $15,000, and many would-be parents need more than one cycle to successfully become pregnant.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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One of the most iconic and well-loved colors on the infamous wheel, blue has been a staple in fashion and decor for time immemorial.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Until then, there’s bedtimes and bike rides and all the quiet, everyday work of filling someone else’s life with joy.—
Hannah-Rose Yee,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Consider going for a run, walk, or bike ride a few times weekly for a more well-rounded workout plan.14 Prioritize nutrition: A nutritious diet that includes protein, complex carbohydrates, leafy greens, and healthy fats helps your body recover and supports muscle growth.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This tablet has full Google Gemini integration, including the very useful circle to search.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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On policy, Democrats are beginning to come together around at least one major issue likely to drive future campaign discourse: There’s a growing desire to move toward economic populism, a relatively new concept within Democratic circles that some are warming up to.—
Hanna Trudo,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 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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The decor is funky vintage, with an eclectic mix of objects that just somehow go together, from rustic side tables piled high with books and games to an antique bicycle hanging on the wall.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The suspects fled the area on their bicycles southbound on Carrillo Drive after witnesses attempted to intervene, police said.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Both lost one match in the Swiss stage, giving them tougher matchups in the opening round of the playoffs.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In the first round of voting, members vote to narrow down nominations, and oftentimes categories are only voted on by voting members of a specific corresponding branch—the actors branch votes for actor categories, the directors branch votes for director categories, and so on.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps there's nothing a new parent longs for more than a full night's sleep, which could explain the sudden interest in the TikTok butter trend.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
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A little long, Harvard thought, and that wasn’t all.—
Robert Christgau,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Researchers have deployed specialized mapping instruments, drills and autonomous robots to study the caves, preparing for future missions that could explore similar environments on distant moons.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In February, the darkness of the polar night was nearly absolute, and not even photons from a bright moon or fleeting twilight could reach the dark waters below.—
Asher Elbein,
WIRED,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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