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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
Consumer sentiment wavers, and a divisive election cycle points to undercurrents of uncertainty.
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Julian Issa, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
While anger may be justified, unresolved anger can perpetuate cycles of division.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
The Chrysler entered a decades-long cycle of rebirth and decline, garnering a Times story about its triumphant restoration every 20 years or so.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
During the 2024 election cycle, Trump rarely spoke with mainstream media outlets, opting to mostly do interviews with Fox News and various podcasts instead.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Julian Issa, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
While anger may be justified, unresolved anger can perpetuate cycles of division.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
The Chrysler entered a decades-long cycle of rebirth and decline, garnering a Times story about its triumphant restoration every 20 years or so.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
During the 2024 election cycle, Trump rarely spoke with mainstream media outlets, opting to mostly do interviews with Fox News and various podcasts instead.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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It’s got tight 18-inch wheels wrapped in aggressive-looking Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires and weighs a hefty 5,540 pounds.Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Vibration or wobbling can indicate a bent wheel and a drop in air pressure can indicate a tire leak, both common fallouts from a pothole, said Justin Haynes, manager of the Firestone Complete Auto Care at 4920 Old Hickory Boulevard in Hermitage.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Taking advantage of their picturesque setting, Aaron shared a look at the sunset view from the boardwalk of the resort, followed by a picture of Sam riding a bike with purple details on the boardwalk.Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Simple jobs—getting new windshield wipers for the car, making room for a new bike in the garage—don’t need to be dealt with.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
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The 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day moving average back in mid-June (tiny red circle).John Navin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Never a perfect circle, but dependably rotund, the doughnuts are large enough to tear at greedily and still last the entire drive home.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 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
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He’s sent flying off his bicycle by a cop, part of the predictably crooked department that stymies Terry’s attempts to work within the town’s labyrinthine legal system.Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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Every Christmas, one of their members gifts 350 bicycles for a giveaway at the Xcel Energy Center, which will take place this year on Thursday.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 18 Dec. 2024
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In April, the company raised a $90 million series B round to accelerate production of its spacecraft.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Longhorns are coming off a 38-24 victory over Clemson in the first round of the playoffs.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recommended Joy Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors Underpinning the currency appreciation is a new tax amnesty to lure Argentines to declare their hidden United States dollar savings – longs squirreled away in offshore bank accounts and under mattresses.Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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Margaret, bound by her royal duties, longs for more spontaneity; Stacy wouldn’t mind being a fancy royal for a day or so.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
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Juno's demise Launched in 2011, NASA's Juno mission has been orbiting Jupiter since July 2016, investigating the gas giant and returning brilliant images, discovering storms and spotting active volcanoes during flybys of the gas giant's moons.Andrew Jones, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The moon in Capricorn moon in your committed seventh house highlights your partnerships and one-on-one connections, giving you all the more reason to plan a date that strengthens your bond.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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