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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
By contrast, lithium-ion batteries tend to hit that level of decay after about 1,000 cycles.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
China could be facing its longest deflationary cycle since the 1960s, it has been warned, as policymakers pin their hopes on the rollout of measures aimed at stimulating the world's second-largest economy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
And Swift knows this cycle of feeding the beast all too well, which is why all her looks are different, unrivaled and primed for the fanbase.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
For Toyota, which announced its partnership during the keynote, this means faster development cycles and more consistent safety features across its vehicle line-up.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
China could be facing its longest deflationary cycle since the 1960s, it has been warned, as policymakers pin their hopes on the rollout of measures aimed at stimulating the world's second-largest economy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
And Swift knows this cycle of feeding the beast all too well, which is why all her looks are different, unrivaled and primed for the fanbase.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
For Toyota, which announced its partnership during the keynote, this means faster development cycles and more consistent safety features across its vehicle line-up.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
Noun
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Explore The Outdoors & Wildlife Bike Through The Island Two wheels will get you far on this 7-mile stretch.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some even come on wheels, perfect for travel adventures.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Is the big adventure bike coming sooner than expected?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2025
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Feek loves to rock climb, surf, trail run, and ride his gravel bike.—
Gavin Feek,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The researchers acquired these bits from four individuals and cut out circles one or two millimeters across for genetic sequencing.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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On the 14 Pro Plus those flashes sit in between three camera lenses, though the 14 Pro pulls a bit of a fast one, including two rear cameras and a third circle that only looks like a lens, but is in fact empty.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 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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One of the memorable moments comes at the beginning, with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley riding around London circa 1981 on their bicycles, hitting up record companies with their tapes.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
EW.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the structures, some of which resemble tiny homes, there are piles of bicycles, pallets, construction materials and trash, officials said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Gauff defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Reed was selected by the Packers with the 50th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Goldman Sachs’ list of top-performing longs in hedge funds has seen outsized gains in 2024, a sign that moves made by these firms have paid off this year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Nov. 2024
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Recommended Joy Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors Underpinning the currency appreciation is a new tax amnesty to lure Argentines to declare their hidden United States dollar savings – longs squirreled away in offshore bank accounts and under mattresses.—
Isabel Debre,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Dec. 2024
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European names also include the ice moon, the old moon or the moon after Yule, originally a three to 12-day festival that occurred in pre-Christian Europe near the winter solstice, according to NASA.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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During this moon cycle, the moon will pass in front of Mars, which will be the closest and brightest on Wednesday.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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