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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
Since the charge-discharge cycles are only rotational in nature and no chemistry is involved, Torus promises a 25 year-lifetime on the product with zero degradation.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The former is stretchy enough to accommodate long periods of sitting (and any annoying in-flight bloating), while the latter is smart for those of us who are in a constant cycle of being too hot one minute and cold the next.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
At the same time, FedEx Freight is just beginning its life as a standalone company, giving management greater flexibility to improve margins as the freight cycle shows early signs of recovery.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Twelve years after this, nuclear physicist Hans Bethe formulated the first explanation of this nuclear fusion process, detailing the proton-proton chain reaction and the Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen (CNO) cycle.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The former is stretchy enough to accommodate long periods of sitting (and any annoying in-flight bloating), while the latter is smart for those of us who are in a constant cycle of being too hot one minute and cold the next.
—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
At the same time, FedEx Freight is just beginning its life as a standalone company, giving management greater flexibility to improve margins as the freight cycle shows early signs of recovery.
—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Twelve years after this, nuclear physicist Hans Bethe formulated the first explanation of this nuclear fusion process, detailing the proton-proton chain reaction and the Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen (CNO) cycle.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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Director Alberto Rodriguez also emphasized the practical benefits of legs over wheels in industrial environments, citing comparable mechanical complexity and superior maneuverability.
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There’s the possibility of one network or platform taking the rights or continuing to go with the wheel approach, where four networks share the rights and air it once every four years, or possibly even a larger wheel featuring some streamers.
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.
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The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users.
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Devine told me that e-bike and moped marketing is confusing and regulations keeping e-bikes safely classified are cloudy.
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As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.
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The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
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Finally, more and more of these electric bicycles are going as fast as cars on streets where the speed limit is 25 or 30 mph.
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Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored a first-half goal and Cape Verde had an answer, taking the round of 32 matchup to extra time.
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The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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