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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
McCloud, Harrison, Davis and Dean were among 51 blue-chip recruits in the state in the 2015 cycle.
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Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill Tuesday that aimed to unify the state’s Electoral College votes behind one candidate after its existing split method drew national interest during the 2024 election cycle.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Cruz is just one of 26 Texas Republicans on Capitol Hill who will be asked to take sides in one of the most divisive primaries of the 2026 cycle.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025
Models moved through three zones, depicting cycles of consumption, perception and response in daily life.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cycle
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Yet the Harpe Ace Mini still serves up more features than the M75 Air—the latter lacks RGB LEDs in its scroll wheel, for instance.—
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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.—
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The Shingle Creek basin not only offers wetlands that store water to mitigate flooding but trails and bike paths that are close to the heart of many in the region.—
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The most prominent attempt was the Aprilia Mana, a V-twin bike with a CVT that didn't make an impression.—
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At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.—
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American investors could hypothetically gain exposure to Iran through investment funds in the Gulf, vehicles that Trump and his circle are very familiar with.—
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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.—
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
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However, many opt to walk to the beaches or ride the hotel’s complimentary cruiser bicycles.—
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People wander barefoot along sandy tracks to the beach or meander on bicycles or in golf buggies.—
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In addition, companies looking to raise more money through a follow-on round — when an existing investor makes a further investment into the company — can be affected when their original champion is no longer around to help vouch for them within the firm.—
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Gall quickly submitted Punk in the first round to hand the WWE legend the loss.—
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The lace created a romantic effect along with adding a dose of sartorial tension, thanks in part to the asymmetry of the lace addition, with its one long, billowing sleeve.—
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That may seem like a stretch, as could this show actually last this long?—
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On the night of the new moon itself, from New York City, at sunset one will be able to see Venus, Jupiter and Mars well above the horizon.—
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The Athena lander will get off the ground as early as Wednesday night from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on the historic launch pad 39A – the site of the space agency's Apollo moon mission launches.—
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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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