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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
In Congress, Democrats would need a huge night to retain control of the Senate, as more vulnerable Dems are on the ballot this cycle.
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
If this cycle's polls miss by a similar margin, the resulting impact could be decisive.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The state Senate district — the only one Orange County voters weigh in on this election — was considered by both parties to be a key race this cycle.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Two other Republican commissioners, Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson, don’t face re-election this cycle.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
If this cycle's polls miss by a similar margin, the resulting impact could be decisive.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The state Senate district — the only one Orange County voters weigh in on this election — was considered by both parties to be a key race this cycle.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Two other Republican commissioners, Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson, don’t face re-election this cycle.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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Garnish with the lemon wheel and pomegranate seeds.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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More than three times as many New Yorkers were murdered last year as died under the wheels.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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Its main influence, the Upside Down, is reflected in sweatshirts and matching socks featuring series iconography, including silhouettes of Mike and Eleven on a bike and an image from the first season embossed on a dark sweatshirt.Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Earlier generation bikes are still listed as available on the company's webshop.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
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Such a test would be a sign of China’s weakening influence over Pyongyang and could spur Seoul to try to acquire nuclear weapons of its own—a position that both South Korea and the United States officially oppose but is gaining traction in Western policy circles.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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An expanding black circle marks the spread of polar night in the Arctic in this animation of images acquired by the NOAA-20 satellite between Sept. 4 and Nov. 7.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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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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Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle on Holly Street near the Highway 101 overpass on Saturday morning.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Much of the island is not accessible by car, and a bicycle is the best means of getting around and exploring.Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Unlike the northern lights forecast for the beginning of November, this round of auroras is not a result of a geomagnetic storm.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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After eight rounds, Paul, 27, claimed victory over former world heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, in a unanimous decision.Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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That original distinction, of course, was that a drama was roughly an hour long (with commercials) and a comedy ran half the length.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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The 26-year-old rusher has broken off longs of 12, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18 yards on the ground in 2024.Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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The single is closely linked to NASA's Apollo space program, played on the Apollo 10 mission orbiting the moon and on Apollo 11 before the first moon landing.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Choose from eight gorgeous colors, including dune, earth, and moon.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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