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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
Democrats, who leaned heavily on small-dollar fundraising in recent election cycles, warned the decision would further expand the influence of megadonors and wealthy political networks in federal campaigns.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Our greatest strategic competitors are not thinking in quarterly earnings or election cycles.
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Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Faster testing can also shorten development cycles as electricity networks adapt to rising demand and an increasing share of renewable energy.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Markets and economies alike move in cycles.
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Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Having worked in freight markets for almost four decades, Rick LaGore, CEO of InTek Logistics, has observed multiple cycles of volatility in the industry.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Silicon Valley has long injected money into politics, but in previous cycles that came primarily through individual donations from executives and via corporate PACs, said Katie Harbath, founder of the tech consulting firm Anchor Change, who spent a decade working on public policy at Facebook.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Given the news cycles that have focused on conflict, Olga Jilani, of San Jose, a Palestinian American married to a Jordanian, said Jordan’s World Cup presence was a moment of joy.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The change in traffic light cycles was noticeable, as streams of people poured out of MARTA stations and hotels.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Our greatest strategic competitors are not thinking in quarterly earnings or election cycles.
—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Faster testing can also shorten development cycles as electricity networks adapt to rising demand and an increasing share of renewable energy.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Markets and economies alike move in cycles.
—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Having worked in freight markets for almost four decades, Rick LaGore, CEO of InTek Logistics, has observed multiple cycles of volatility in the industry.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Silicon Valley has long injected money into politics, but in previous cycles that came primarily through individual donations from executives and via corporate PACs, said Katie Harbath, founder of the tech consulting firm Anchor Change, who spent a decade working on public policy at Facebook.
—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Given the news cycles that have focused on conflict, Olga Jilani, of San Jose, a Palestinian American married to a Jordanian, said Jordan’s World Cup presence was a moment of joy.
—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The change in traffic light cycles was noticeable, as streams of people poured out of MARTA stations and hotels.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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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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Along the way, planners often become favorites within certain circles.
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.
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And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.
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This is not Copenhagen, which has wide boulevards where vehicles and bikes can be easily separated.
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Mann and his colleagues have shown an uptick in the frequency of such stuck jet stream patterns, known as planetary resonance events, in recent decades.
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Therapy often focuses on breathing habits, oral resting posture, tongue and lip function, and the development of healthy patterns that can be integrated into everyday life.
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The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.
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His winning series, taken across the Netherlands, turns to the street markets, a space where people of all ages and backgrounds meet, exchange words, share warmth and move on.
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Worse, the advent of electric bicycles and scooters has made the activity in the bike lanes chaotic.
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Canyon has been trialing this technology in cooperation with Volkswagen, and testing showed that connected vehicles and bicycles can successfully detect each other and exchange live safety information.
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Following three rounds of play in the 2026 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL, Lucas Glover leads (-16).
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Six rounds of matches will lead to a finals series in London in late November which World Rugby says will identify the best team in the world.
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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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The final chapters focus on 50-year-old Inga trying to have a relationship with her mother, who is falling into dementia and longs for the old nomadic life.
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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