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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Ensure your data is accurate and current by conducting periodic reviews of POI datasets, especially for critical markets and high-risk properties.Geoff Michener, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Coastal communities live under the periodic threat that drilling suspensions could be lifted, and a permanent ban promises long-term confidence, particularly for the tourism and fishing industries.Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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If tension headaches become chronic and recurrent, a healthcare provider may prescribe medications to prevent attacks.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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An infinitely patient good boy with expressively floppy ears and no (visible) mouth, Gromit is more truly Wallace’s helpmate and recurrent savior.Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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What would help is a continuous conscious effort to break those habits and instill new, better behaviors.Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Frank Ocean, for instance, incorporates Pam Grier references, creating a continuous loop of self-referencing connections.Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Cyclic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclic. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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