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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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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
Both drivers waited through another light cycle before proceeding and headed northbound in two different lanes, court documents said.
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Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025
Keith Hernandez of the Mets hit for the cycle in 10 at-bats.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Nonetheless, the 2026 election cycle could include yet more efforts to win high office.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
It’s built through a cycle of effort, failure, feedback and reflection.
—Sarat Chakravarthi, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025
Keith Hernandez of the Mets hit for the cycle in 10 at-bats.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Nonetheless, the 2026 election cycle could include yet more efforts to win high office.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
It’s built through a cycle of effort, failure, feedback and reflection.
—Sarat Chakravarthi, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The booth will offer information about and display adaptive bikes and will be selling lemonade to raise money for its effort, Simmons said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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One person was seriously injured when an electronic bike was involved in a crash with a vehicle in Trumbull on Thursday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Tarte Shape Tape formula delivers full, flawless coverage that instantly brightens dark circles, blurs blemishes, and sculpts the face without feeling heavy.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Eye Activator by Westman Atelier Dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines immediately add years to one’s appearance.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 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
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Emergency crews responded to the area of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Orchard Street around 2:20 a.m. on the report of a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle and found a 51-year-old woman lying in the road suffering from apparent injuries, according to the New Haven Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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Henriquez eventually emerged, carried out a bicycle and deposited it on a grassy area 20 feet away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The first $10 million will help fund a new round of Institutional Impact grants this year at other institutions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Evans has reached the third round of Wimbledon three times.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Part of me, of course, longs to see a more comprehensive exhibit, that the visitor could absorb bit by bit over the course of months.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Olga immediately realizes this perfect Elio is a fake, and longs to be with her imperfect nephew.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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July’s buck moon is named for the new antlers sprouting on male deer during July in the Northern Hemisphere, though it’s also called the thunder and hay moon in North America.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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While Congress ultimately controls NASA’s budget, Trump’s goals are to cut its workforce, reduce commitments to the International Space Station, shut down nearly 1/3 of its science missions and focus on moon and Mars plans.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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