CYCLES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

cycles

noun

plural of cycle

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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Relevance

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 The design reflects the cycles of the moon and the short life of the cactus flower, giving this important structure a unique and personal feel. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Why the timing matters The agreement comes as advanced nuclear technologies and other energy systems drive demand for manufacturing methods that can shorten development cycles while producing increasingly complex components. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The editors then serve up a tasty treat of a bunch of photos with Emily smack dab in the center, and cycle through them more quickly than Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan cycles through loud denim jackets. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Recent box-office cycles have also shown films across genres finding audiences, pointing to opportunities for projects built on narrative strength rather than scale or star power alone. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 In past periods when there is a weak dollar, such as the 1970s and 2000s, international did very well and these periods were associated with real assets and commodities super-cycles, Jones said. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Our geologists suspect that the polygons outline fractures that formed through drying, like cracks in mud do, or through thermal cycles, or compression. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 And recruiting on the defensive interior had been poor the previous few cycles, as Notre Dame went four years without signing a front-line tackle who developed into a high-end college player. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs, the Phillies' Bryce Harper and Tristan Peters of the White Sox also have cycles this season. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Though interest in peptides is popular in certain wellness circles, including with podcasters like Joe Rogan, many of those who are seeking alternative medicine or who are going back to traditional cultural practices don’t fit the MAHA archetype.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
This year’s competition saw 429 drivers from 49 states who have logged a combined total of nearly 775 million safe driving miles throughout their careers, which is over 31,000 circles around the earth.

— Alice Barlow, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of circles

Noun

The additional restrictions at these school districts come a few months after the school district and police department in Rocklin banned Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes on elementary and middle school campuses.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Guests can borrow cruiser bikes to ride along the 19-mile bike path tracing Lake Superior’s shoreline.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of bikes

Noun

While mosquitoes are remarkably adaptable animals, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that their numbers and territory are expanding as the planet warms and weather patterns change.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Smoke impacts will depend on daily fire behavior, containment efforts, and shifting wind patterns over the coming days.

— James Ward, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of patterns

Noun

One of the most important findings of this approach is the mechanisms for material loss from protoplanetary disks seem to evolve and switch dominance as an infant star ages.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The stats from Nielsen Media Research also point to an average viewership of 231,000 women ages 25-54 and 179,000 women 18-49.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ages

Noun

Itauma was 14-0 with 12 wins by knockout; eight of his stoppage victories had come in the first round, and 11 within two rounds.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The rocket remains a training system, but its design reflects the Army’s growing interest in getting more usable rounds from limited training budgets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of rounds

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