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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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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
LaLonde suggests prepping each item by buttoning buttons and zipping zippers fully to help prevent damage during the wash cycle.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Heat from water in the wash cycle or drying black clothes on high heat breaks down fabric fibers, increasing dye loss.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
As new cohorts of amateurs enter office each election cycle, this bipartisanship problem will persist.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Republican candidates running in the 2026 midterm elections are ramping up for a campaign cycle in lockstep with President Donald Trump, their party kingmaker who's keenly invested in their races, which will determine much about how the latter half of his second term will play out.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
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Kennedy had to be wheel-chaired into the officials’ locker room.—
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Just as impressive is that 186 miles of range can be added after just 10 minutes connected to a NACS fast charger, which makes topping up the bike not all that different from filling up an ICE model with gas.—
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Thijs Rademakers, an 18-year-old student, decided to ride his bike rather than wait for public transportation.—
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Ovechkin then rifled home a wrister from the left circle to end a four-game goal drought.—
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That belief makes the experience feel like a powerful full-circle moment.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Other winners support their new beginnings with legal help, and job training in bicycle repairs and beauty.—
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Red-orange and fierce in color, high and wide in girth, the flames surged forward, consuming every house, school, church, business, vehicle, bush and bicycle in its path, animated by hundred mile an hour winds and dragged by the swirling clouds of smoke that flushed ahead and settled over our home.—
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The small round dish can be used for all sorts of culinary delights, from baking single-serve cakes to roasting garlic.—
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Video footage shows the officer, identified in court records from a prior incident as Jonathan Ross, fired three rounds at the car as Good started to drive away.—
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And while Mamdani longs for a future of free Big Apple trips, riders will instead be getting slapped with price hikes in a matter of days.—
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The Frostys spread joy all year, providing happy sing-a-longs to seniors living in memory care communities.—
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Nevertheless, the McAlarneys admit that keeping their children away from smartphones and limiting technology is easier said than done, especially in today’s digital age.—
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From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.—
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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