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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
His allies - in Israel and abroad - kept his campaign for a pardon in the headlines, even as the news cycle and the national attention has been consumed by the war.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The 2028 cycle will not feature any incumbent president on the Democratic or Republican side and will likely see a large number of lawmakers running for the White House.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Topa reached out to local artist Ben Labuzzetta, who created a painting for Buxton that featured images from some of his major career moments, ranging from his debut to his first All-Star Game to last year’s Home Run Derby and his cycle against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Submarine moves closer to deployment after maintenance cycle In its latest phase of early service activity, the USS New Jersey has returned to US Navy control following a structured cycle of corrections, upgrades, and maintenance rather than a first-time handover, Army Recognition writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The 2028 cycle will not feature any incumbent president on the Democratic or Republican side and will likely see a large number of lawmakers running for the White House.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Topa reached out to local artist Ben Labuzzetta, who created a painting for Buxton that featured images from some of his major career moments, ranging from his debut to his first All-Star Game to last year’s Home Run Derby and his cycle against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Submarine moves closer to deployment after maintenance cycle In its latest phase of early service activity, the USS New Jersey has returned to US Navy control following a structured cycle of corrections, upgrades, and maintenance rather than a first-time handover, Army Recognition writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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These memberships have special perks, including a foam wash, bug breakdown, and a wheel and tire shine, according to Quick Quack’s website.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cyclists may ride two or more abreast in a substandard width lane – defined as a lane that is too narrow for a bike and vehicle to travel safely side-by-side – if the lane doesn't allow for vehicles to safely pass bikes.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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From 2019 to 2023, there were more than 666 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Stacy Jennings posted 2 hits, 2 RBIs and a walk while also dominating in the circle, allowing three hits and zero earned runs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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It had been mounted on a small platform, which bore a little icon of a pair of feet inside a backslash circle, as though stepping into a guillotine were every museumgoer’s wish.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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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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Such multicentric exhibition formats would go beyond the one-way communication envisioned by Hütter and Schneider on their bicycles and make possible forms of exchange where the audience can play an active role.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The trailhead sits just south of the road and is well-marked with large signs, including one that warns you that smoking, bicycles and dogs are prohibited on the trail.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another round of closures hit Colorado ski country as warm, dry weather continues to eat away at what little snow remains.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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At this rate, the Hornets might even be able to skip the play-in games and secure a first round spot.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2026
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We were deprived of what every human longs for—a chance to love honestly with mind, body and soul.—
Donna Lamb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Participants will be allowed to hand-pick 32 colors from the 40-foot-long Pick Your Pack wall at the attraction.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Horseback riding is a focus for all ages here, but other activities include hiking, bicycling, golf, fishing, and an on-site spa.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the people targeted for new work rules are working-age adults, ages 19 to 64.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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