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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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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 menu highlights produce and seafood that are in peak season during each of these two-week cycles.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Here, five things to keep in mind to make the most of your first 5K training cycle.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 30 May 2025
Musk, the largest individual donor in a single election cycle in American history, seemed to truly believe what his critics feared—that his hundreds of millions of dollars spent on behalf of Trump and Republican causes had purchased him an outsized share of the Presidency itself.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
Terry became the first player in major league history to include a grand slam as part of the cycle.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Here, five things to keep in mind to make the most of your first 5K training cycle.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 30 May 2025
Musk, the largest individual donor in a single election cycle in American history, seemed to truly believe what his critics feared—that his hundreds of millions of dollars spent on behalf of Trump and Republican causes had purchased him an outsized share of the Presidency itself.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
Terry became the first player in major league history to include a grand slam as part of the cycle.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Compacted soil can happen if there has been too much tillage, if wheels or machinery have been over the area, or even from excess foot traffic.—
Amelia Martin,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 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,
31 May 2025
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LeBron James has talked about being poor and the freedom a bike allowed him.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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The park offers bike paths, native landscaping, and multiuse pavilions, but Brasted loves it most for its views of the New Orleans skyline.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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This is incredibly damaging to career prospects and, given how little knowledge exists in mainstream medical and occupational health circles, can feel confusing and frightening for those who don’t know where to turn for advice.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Yao is tough in the circle, with a 3.12 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 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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The e-bike incentives were designed to promote clean-energy alternatives to driving by subsidizing the bicycles for income-eligible applicants.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, your gym is the mountain (and your bicycle).—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The Razorbacks set program season records in RBI (399) and runs (436) during the super regional round.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Teams earn additional money for wins and draws, for advancing through rounds of the tournament—and for just being themselves.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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After having a portrait done by the talented painter Basil, Dorian longs for the picture to age and wither instead of him.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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The bottom line is this isn't the best place to be adding longs. eady to trade with us?—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The Gorse Conflict Unsafe conditions in the mining world of Gorse and its moon Cynda force Kanan Jarrus (a Jedi survivor of Order 66) to take a stand against the Empire.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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The world is home to gigantic storms bigger than Australia, 100-mph winds pummeling its northern reaches and a rocky moon named Io orbiting it that is notoriously riddled with lava-spewing volcanoes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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