Synonyms for
Cycle
Definition
a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
Synonyms & similar words
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Common collocations
- bicycle cycle
- cycle of abuse
- life cycle
- lunar cycle
- economic cycle
- cycle of violence
- cycle of poverty
- cycle of change
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'cycle' often refers to riding a bicycle. In other contexts, it implies a recurring pattern or series of events.
Example sentences
- The water cycle is important for the environment.
- A butterfly goes through a life cycle.
- My washing machine goes through a cycle to clean clothes.
- The stock market goes through a cycle of ups and downs.
- The moon goes through a cycle of phases.
Quotes
Life is a cycle, constantly moving forward and never stopping.
History repeats itself in a cycle of events.
The seasons change in a cycle of nature.