1
as in circles
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
years, centuries, and cycles will pass before I budge on that issue
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in bikes
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cycles
This leads to mounting bad debt and erratic cash flow, creating instability, especially for businesses with high-ticket sales or long payment cycles.
—
Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Each of these quarterbacks was a top-50 prospect nationally in their respective recruiting cycles.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The monthly price cycles of both stocks do not peak until the spring and summer of 2025.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Today the ocean monitors are aiming to get buy-in to create a reserve on one of the reefs to protect fish breeding cycles.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
By growing financial assets, women can provide stability for their families and pass down resources to future generations, breaking cycles of poverty and dependence.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The client, who split his time between Maui and Park City, believed the buoy’s movements correlated to storm cycles in Utah’s Wasatch Range.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, the development of a new electrical appliance involves establishing realistic timelines that incorporate multiple testing cycles, such as prototype testing and user trials.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Each of these quarterbacks was a top-50 prospect nationally in their respective recruiting cycles.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The monthly price cycles of both stocks do not peak until the spring and summer of 2025.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Today the ocean monitors are aiming to get buy-in to create a reserve on one of the reefs to protect fish breeding cycles.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
By growing financial assets, women can provide stability for their families and pass down resources to future generations, breaking cycles of poverty and dependence.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The client, who split his time between Maui and Park City, believed the buoy’s movements correlated to storm cycles in Utah’s Wasatch Range.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, the development of a new electrical appliance involves establishing realistic timelines that incorporate multiple testing cycles, such as prototype testing and user trials.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
Noun
-
Needed are new or gently-used clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor, household items, kitchen supplies, jewelry, bedding, small appliances and personal electronics, sporting goods, bicycles, DVDs, CDs, video games, books, toys and games.Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
-
Like other automotive companies, early on John Deere made bicycles and later snowmobiles.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
In the Japanese launch market, Toyota is taking on Mitsubishi, whose subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has developed and launched the H3 series of rockets for JAXA, the country’s space agency.Michael Wayland,Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
-
Last month, Nio also introduced another brand Firefly, which will compete in the high-end compact car market, taking on the likes of BMW’s Mini and the Mercedes Smart series of vehicles in China.Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
-
Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near cycles
Cite this Entry
“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share