1
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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2
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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3
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 Government Accountability Office has estimated that around 70% of the total life-cycle costs of weapons systems goes to operating and support.
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Michael R. Bloomberg, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The team now plans to study more protostars in the outer galaxy to see if ejection cycles or molecular chemistry change with metallicity.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
State records show other candidates on the Charlotte ballot have generally voted in recent election cycles.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
The last time the Padres faced the Rockies in May, Goodman, the Rockies’ lone All-Star, finished a single shy of the cycle.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Michael R. Bloomberg, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The team now plans to study more protostars in the outer galaxy to see if ejection cycles or molecular chemistry change with metallicity.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
State records show other candidates on the Charlotte ballot have generally voted in recent election cycles.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
The last time the Padres faced the Rockies in May, Goodman, the Rockies’ lone All-Star, finished a single shy of the cycle.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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On fourth-and-12, Weaver bought time in the pocket before finding Gabriel Bess uncovered on a wheel route out of the backfield for a 28-yard touchdown to put Heritage up 23-14 at halftime.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Police finally managed to capture Phillips after laying down spikes for his quad bike to run over after he was suspected of a burglary at a commercial address in Piopio.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lighting is all-LED, but then again, that is more or less standard with most bikes these days.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lids have Tupperware’s signature ridges, and the circle in the center presses down to get an airtight seal.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Carey’s accolade also represented another full-circle moment for the chanteuse.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 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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Carlo is credited with healing a 4-year-old Brazilian boy who had a serious pancreatic malformation and a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman who was near death after a bicycle accident.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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One of the lightest teardrops meant to be pulled by cars (and not bicycles), the Kleox Shelter Travel debuted with a slightly unconventional form three years ago.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bill Gates' venture capital firm, Gates Frontier, was also an investor in the nuclear fusion startup's Series B2 round.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The last knockout tie in the competition to see more goals was Madrid’s 11-3 aggregate victory against Austrian side Swarovski Tirol in the second round in 1990-91 (14).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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TreVeyon Henderson had rushed for 27 yards, led by a long of 14.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bella meaning beautiful and Luna translating to moon, which could relate to their popularity given their bilingual meanings.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Not a strike of lightning from Heaven, but rather the perfect alignment of multiple moons, stars and galaxies.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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