cycles

plural of cycle
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as in circles
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 bikes
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 cycles This leads to mounting bad debt and erratic cash flow, creating instability, especially for businesses with high-ticket sales or long payment cycles. Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Each of these quarterbacks was a top-50 prospect nationally in their respective recruiting cycles. Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 The monthly price cycles of both stocks do not peak until the spring and summer of 2025. Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Needed are new or gently-used clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor, household items, kitchen supplies, jewelry, bedding, small appliances and personal electronics, sporting goods, bicycles, DVDs, CDs, video games, books, toys and games.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Like other automotive companies, early on John Deere made bicycles and later snowmobiles.
    David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
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  • In the Yankees’ opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Volpe hit two home runs using a torpedo bat.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The original series is set in the distant future in what is known as the Universal Century, as human colonies in space fight for independence from Earth.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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