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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
Those rate and balance challenges alone have driven many older borrowers into cycles of delinquent debts.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
These isotopic measurements, including ratios involving hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur, are essential for reconstructing the planet’s history, such as the loss of water over time and ongoing chemical cycles within the atmosphere.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The real estate investment trust focuses on self-storage properties, which have historically been resilient through economic cycles, analyst Brendan Lynch wrote.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Rio Tinto’s $3 billion Jadar lithium project in Serbia was mothballed after permitting setbacks, raising questions about whether the EU badge is enough to override local politics and market cycles.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In order to address each of these concerns and change our election cycles from March to November, Pembroke Pines residents would need to amend our city’s charter.
—Mike Hernández, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Leo used his homily at Mass in the Monaco stadium to do just that, urging the faithful to reject the type of idolatry that has enslaved people in cycles of war and injustice.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Yet there is no question that over the past three election cycles, Latino voters – Latino men under 40, in particular – have shifted right.
—Gary M. Segura, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Castle Rock realtor Cooper Thayer noted the disparity between rising contract activity and slower closings as a sign of growing demand, albeit with less urgency than in previous cycles.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
These isotopic measurements, including ratios involving hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur, are essential for reconstructing the planet’s history, such as the loss of water over time and ongoing chemical cycles within the atmosphere.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The real estate investment trust focuses on self-storage properties, which have historically been resilient through economic cycles, analyst Brendan Lynch wrote.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Rio Tinto’s $3 billion Jadar lithium project in Serbia was mothballed after permitting setbacks, raising questions about whether the EU badge is enough to override local politics and market cycles.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In order to address each of these concerns and change our election cycles from March to November, Pembroke Pines residents would need to amend our city’s charter.
—Mike Hernández, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Leo used his homily at Mass in the Monaco stadium to do just that, urging the faithful to reject the type of idolatry that has enslaved people in cycles of war and injustice.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Yet there is no question that over the past three election cycles, Latino voters – Latino men under 40, in particular – have shifted right.
—Gary M. Segura, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Castle Rock realtor Cooper Thayer noted the disparity between rising contract activity and slower closings as a sign of growing demand, albeit with less urgency than in previous cycles.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycles
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In his book, A Voyage Around the Queen, author Craig Brown claimed that although Meghan and Harry's real names don't get brought up too often in royal circles, the estranged family members are referred to indirectly, per The Mirror.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Largely unknown outside scientific circles, Lehmann fundamentally transformed our understanding of what lies at the heart of our planet.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Until that happens, the ghost bikes will remain — stark, silent reminders of lives cut short and a call for safer streets.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Four people died atop e-bikes, holding steady from last year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bands of darker skin often followed similar patterns from patient to patient—a series of V’s along the upper spine, S’s along the abdomen, and an inverted U across each breast.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Federal investigations into these patterns reinforce that the technology is still evolving and not yet proven safe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 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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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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Both teams had cruised to the Final Four, each winning easily in the first four rounds.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The contest featured three rounds of competition, with each round scored separately.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Founded by marine life artist Wyland, the foundation empowers people of all ages to become stewards of our planet through hands-on educational programs, public art, and national initiatives like the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Of these, 9,195 were ages 55 and older, per the data found on SANDAG’s website.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Writer Sarah Quintrell adapted the series from Janice Hadlow’s bestselling novel of the same name.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Wednesday’s win in Miami, the Celtics have now won 17 of their least 20 games against the Heat (including the 2024 first-round playoff series between the two teams that Boston won 4-1).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Cycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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