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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
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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If dirt trails and two wheels are more your speed, evoTrip—the travel arm of the outdoor gear brand evo, runs women’s mountain biking camps.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
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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Garcia had left his car to walk along the Cerritos bike path on Feb. 25 when Moon and Kim allegedly tried to steal his car, prosecutors said.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Once approved, recipients will receive a voucher that can be redeemed directly at participating bike shops or online retailers.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The circle could be completed for Craig Kimbrel, the longtime former Braves closer who signed a minor-league contract with his original team on Tuesday.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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The left circle encompasses the lens, while the right circle is a large, easily identifiable status light that glows green when active.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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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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Alcohol and bicycles are not permitted Saturday for all lines and Sunday on Rock Island trains.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rogers will vote on: A resolution expressing the willingness of the city to use federal money to develop a bicycle and pedestrian master plan.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of the venue, the UIL’s goal is to make the state semifinal round feel special, according to Harrison.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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
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The Blue Ghost lunar lander, which has been on the moon since the spacecraft’s successful touchdown on March 2, captured images of the sun, Earth and moon lined up at around 4:30 a.m.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hera will visit the asteroid Didymos and its moon Dimorphos as part of the NASA/ESA Asteroid Impact and Deflection Assessment (AIDA) collaboration.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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