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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
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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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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
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Recent Examples of cycles
Apps are designed to grab your attention, keep you scrolling, and pull you into endless cycles of checking, responding, and consuming.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Such cycles have sunk smaller economies (think Argentina or Greece).
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Over time, these cycles improve your ability to concentrate and create a sense of accomplishment that motivates you to stay on track.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The chain-of-thought approach forces the AI to take more computational cycles, working stepwise on a systematic basis, and calculate answers to a more extensive degree.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Supply chain leaders' performance is currently focused on key performance indicators such as rates of return (49%), cash-to-cash cycles (46%), and supply chain costs as a percentage of sales (45%).
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.
—Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Structuring Your Work Day One of the most practical applications of TCM for a balanced life-work lifestyle is the structuring of your workday around your body’s natural energy cycles.
—Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In its report Allianz modeled a handful of hypothetical individuals across generations, tracking their savings returns—and corresponding wealth—throughout their respective economic cycles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Such cycles have sunk smaller economies (think Argentina or Greece).
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Over time, these cycles improve your ability to concentrate and create a sense of accomplishment that motivates you to stay on track.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The chain-of-thought approach forces the AI to take more computational cycles, working stepwise on a systematic basis, and calculate answers to a more extensive degree.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Supply chain leaders' performance is currently focused on key performance indicators such as rates of return (49%), cash-to-cash cycles (46%), and supply chain costs as a percentage of sales (45%).
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.
—Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Structuring Your Work Day One of the most practical applications of TCM for a balanced life-work lifestyle is the structuring of your workday around your body’s natural energy cycles.
—Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In its report Allianz modeled a handful of hypothetical individuals across generations, tracking their savings returns—and corresponding wealth—throughout their respective economic cycles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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Roughly two dozen officers, some with bicycles, are lined up around student protesters.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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The trailer's rear deck, possibly its most alluring feature, drops to serve as a ramp so that campers can load motorcycles, electric bicycles, boards and more.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
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His conman and her librarian fall in love through a series of music and dance numbers.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Vols haven’t scored more than 21 points during their seven-game losing streak against the Bulldogs. — No. 24 Missouri at No. 23 South Carolina: Tigers have won five straight in the series.Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are psych-rock freakouts and campfire sing-alongs, all centered on his ability to render simple, two-chord progressions as titanic tectonic shifts that reconfigure the landscape in their wake.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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