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Synonyms for cycle
ˈsaɪ kəlcy·cle

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  1. cycle, rhythm, roundnoun

    an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

    "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"

    Synonyms:
    turn, cycles/second, speech rhythm, bout, cycle per second, calendar method of birth control, beat, stave, one shot, round of drinks, unit of ammunition, daily round, wheel, musical rhythm, circle, rhythm, cps, round of golf, rhythm method of birth control, regular recurrence, oscillation, rhythm method, calendar method, hertz, rung, troll, bicycle, round, bike

  2. cyclenoun

    a series of poems or songs on the same theme

    "Schubert's song cycles"

    Synonyms:
    cycles/second, bicycle, bike, hertz, round, oscillation, cps, wheel, cycle per second, rhythm

  3. cyclenoun

    a periodically repeated sequence of events

    "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation"

    Synonyms:
    cycles/second, bicycle, bike, hertz, round, oscillation, cps, wheel, cycle per second, rhythm

  4. hertz, Hz, cycle per second, cycles/second, cps, cyclenoun

    the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second

    Synonyms:
    cycles/second, bicycle, bike, hertz, round, oscillation, cps, wheel, cycle per second, rhythm

  5. cycle, oscillationnoun

    a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon

    "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"

    Synonyms:
    cycles/second, bicycle, bike, hertz, vibration, round, oscillation, cps, wheel, cycle per second, rhythm

  6. bicycle, bike, wheel, cycleverb

    a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

    Synonyms:
    cycles/second, bicycle, rack, wheel, oscillation, roulette wheel, bike, cps, motorcycle, rhythm, steering wheel, hertz, cycle per second, round

  7. cycleverb

    cause to go through a recurring sequence

    "cycle the laundry in this washing program"

    Synonyms:
    bicycle, motorcycle, motorbike, bike, wheel, pedal

  8. cycleverb

    pass through a cycle

    "This machine automatically cycles"

    Synonyms:
    bicycle, motorcycle, motorbike, bike, wheel, pedal

  9. motorbike, motorcycle, cycleverb

    ride a motorcycle

    Synonyms:
    bicycle, bike, motorcycle, motorbike, pedal, wheel

  10. bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal, wheelverb

    ride a bicycle

    Synonyms:
    wheel around, bicycle, wheel, pedal, bike, roll, motorcycle, motorbike

  11. cycleverb

    recur in repeating sequences

    Synonyms:
    bicycle, motorcycle, motorbike, bike, wheel, pedal

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. cyclenoun

    Synonyms:
    period, circle of time, revolution of time, round of years

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How to use cycle in a sentence?

  1. Sumbul Desai:

    Knowing more about your menstrual cycle gives you a window into your health, from simply insuring you are prepared to understanding your personal patterns and regularities.

  2. Nathan Gonzales:

    There is an ideological reason for running, but let's not separate that from a path to victory, primaries happen when multiple candidates see a good opportunity. Democrats have good opportunities in multiple states this cycle, specifically in Maryland. The Democratic nomination is incredibly valuable because Maryland is a Democratic state. Lots of candidates see paths to victory and think, 'Why not me? Why not now?'.

  3. Robert Santangelo:

    People view these companies as important. They are needed for the oil and gas supply situation, they are competitive assets and they are going to produce and earn a margin at mid-cycle.

  4. Bobby Labonte:

    We're starting to see Sprint Cup cycle through.

  5. Trent Lott:

    You have to go into it realizing what's going on in the Republican presidential primaries will have some effect on the House and Senate primaries, what they need to do — that they did well in 2014, but they need to do even better this cycle — is reduce the number of open seats, and recruit solid contenders.


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