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cycle

[sahy-kuhl] / ˈsaɪ kəl /
NOUN
era, phase
Synonyms
STRONGEST
course period revolution rhythm round series
STRONG
aeon age alternation chain circle circuit eon loop orbit periodicity ring rotation run sequel sequence succession wheel
WEAK
isochronism

Example Sentences

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Applying fertilizer later in the growth cycle is less effective.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Morgan Stanley analysts contended in March that private credit was likely entering a software-concentrated default cycle.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As a result, more of the value creation cycle now occurs in private markets, where gains accrue primarily to institutional investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Combining these findings, researchers developed a model of Mars' modern chlorine cycle and airborne carbonate formation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

I ran to the back door and saw Morris Ditmer get off his cycle, remove his helmet, and come to the back door.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg