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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
The bear case BofA doesn’t mention Eight days before BofA’s report landed, Panmure Liberum strategist Joachim Klement published a detailed argument that the AI investment cycle is not a productivity story waiting to unfold, but rather a bubble that is still waiting to pop.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
And no one is representing Atlanta in this cycle.
—Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
And no one is representing Atlanta in this cycle.
—Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Beekeepers now crisscross the country in semi-trucks to pollinate our crops, towing thousands of bee colonies from one blooming pasture to the next like cattle ranchers on wheels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Accessibility Spier Hotel is designed to accommodate guests with mobility challenges, with wheel-chair accessible rooms and step-free access to key areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The film’s memorable bike chase and bathtub are blessedly intact, as is the iconic sequence of Michael and the vamps leaping from a bridge to avoid an oncoming train.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Outside of the monastery or off the bike, Yo recommended finding small moments of mindfulness throughout the day.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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All-time great, inner-circle cinema hall of fame.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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In maritime circles, 1964’s OpSail is often credited with reigniting tall ship events around the world (see last year’s SAIL Amsterdam’s extravaganza, for example), though the appeal resists easy explanation.—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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Regions like Brittany and Bordeaux have their own distinctive baking traditions, with buttery treats that come shaped like bicycle wheels or coated in beeswax.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Davis and Gorrocino were fighting because Gorrocino had borrowed Davis’ bicycle without permission and someone stole it, witnesses told police.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The gold detailing ties in perfectly with the rest of the apartment’s accents, while the geometric shape adds something a little more unique than a standard round mirror.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Mike Vorkunov Bridges steady in win Remember when there were questions as to whether Bridges, the man traded for five first-round picks, should be starting?—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Declan’s actress wife, Maud (Victoria Smurfit), feels desperately lonely and cast aside, and longs to return to London.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Now, decades later, Maple longs to provide a good life for her son.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Holmquist traces his devotion to history back to age 7, when his parents bought him a set of encyclopedias.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Since families and working-age individuals drive economic output, low tax policies help mitigate the cost-of-living and fuel Florida’s sustained growth.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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