variants
or cyclical
as in periodic
happening again and again in the same order
cyclic changes in the weather the cyclical nature of history
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Recent Examples of cyclic
The procedure is cyclic and must not be abused or skipped.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
Goodnight, sleep tight Do as yogis do and push the cyclic pattern of negative attitudes far away so that tomorrow will be an even better day.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Additionally, versions of our cyclic universe model make specific predictions about the distribution of different types of matter throughout the universe.
—Neil Turok, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The products are free of parabens, SLS/SLES, cyclic silicones, phthalates, and formaldehyde.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
Goodnight, sleep tight Do as yogis do and push the cyclic pattern of negative attitudes far away so that tomorrow will be an even better day.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Additionally, versions of our cyclic universe model make specific predictions about the distribution of different types of matter throughout the universe.
—Neil Turok, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The products are free of parabens, SLS/SLES, cyclic silicones, phthalates, and formaldehyde.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for cyclic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclic
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Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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But periodic soil and water sampling by land managers could tip them off if the snakes show up.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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This therapy causes few side effects and is usually reserved for recurrent or hard-to-manage cases.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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About 17% of people with recurrent concussions or traumatic brain injuries will get CTE, but around 90% of people who develop CTE are athletes—particularly football players and boxers.2 CTE typically causes changes in your cognition (thinking), mood, behavior, and movement ability.Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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While some states were able to keep Medicaid recipients continually enrolled due to flexible rules, there has been a steady decline over the past two years as continuous enrollment ends.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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And locals are reaping rewards, through a continuous stream of good-paying construction jobs and per-acre payments from developers that fund government services.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Cyclic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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