variants
or cyclical
as in periodic
happening again and again in the same order
cyclic changes in the weather the cyclical nature of history
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Recent Examples of cyclic
Fullstack President Roger Krulak said the key to making this work at scale is long-term commitment to continuous construction to avoid cyclical crashes.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Based on his 2020 short film, Meeks draws from his personal ties to Ohio to upbraid our preconceptions about the cyclical nature of addiction and recovery.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
That cyclical influence emerged on the runways, starting with the stripe explosion during the spring/summer 2025 shows, with designers like Proenza Schouler and Sergio Hudson showcasing their takes on the timeless motif.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Data Centers The CEO has sought to re-orientate the company’s products toward sectors with strong cyclical growth trends globally.
—Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Based on his 2020 short film, Meeks draws from his personal ties to Ohio to upbraid our preconceptions about the cyclical nature of addiction and recovery.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
That cyclical influence emerged on the runways, starting with the stripe explosion during the spring/summer 2025 shows, with designers like Proenza Schouler and Sergio Hudson showcasing their takes on the timeless motif.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Data Centers The CEO has sought to re-orientate the company’s products toward sectors with strong cyclical growth trends globally.
—Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclic
Adjective
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While crews will try to keep disruptions to a minimum, periodic lane closures and short-term detours will be inevitable, Mendoza said.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Boyd also reached for periodic forkfuls, especially of the chocolate, while Wheeler limited his intake to coffee.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Also keep in mind that high daily doses of zinc for an extended period can interfere with copper absorption, which may lead to copper deficiency and increase the risk of bone fractures or recurrent infection, Hunnes said.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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From Information to Consequence The deeper failure running through modern governance is not simply a shortage of information, but the recurrent inability to act on it.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fullstack President Roger Krulak said the key to making this work at scale is long-term commitment to continuous construction to avoid cyclical crashes.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Above roughly 125 mph, lineside signals are no longer visible enough for safe reaction, so operators use in-cab systems that provide continuous updates on speed limits and track conditions.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Cyclic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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