Synonyms for
Cycles
Definition
A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
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Common collocations
- annual cycles
- life cycles
- business cycles
- economic cycles
- lunar cycles
- natural cycles
- seasonal cycles
- power cycles
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Usage note
The word 'cycles' often refers to recurring patterns or series of events. Be mindful of context, as it can apply to natural phenomena, mechanical processes, or abstract concepts.
Example sentences
- The water cycle shows how water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates to repeat the cycle.
- The bicycle wheels spin in a cycle as the rider pedals.
- The moon has a cycle of phases, where it goes from a full moon to a new moon and back.
- The plant growth cycle starts from a seed, then sprouts, grows, blooms, and produces seeds again.
- The washing machine goes through a cycle of wash, rinse, and spin to clean the clothes.
Quotes
Life is a cycle, always in motion. If good times have moved on, so will times of trouble. - Indian proverb
The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: not knowing what comes next. - Ursula K. Le Guin
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein