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cycle
noun(cy-cle)
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
Synonyms: rhythm, round,
Examples:
The never-ending cycle of the seasons.
cycle
verb(cy-cle)
ride a motorcycle
Synonyms: motorbike, motorcycle,
cycle
noun(cy-cle)
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz)
Synonyms: cps, cycle per second, cycles/second, hertz, hz,
cycle
verb(cy-cle)
ride a bicycle
Synonyms: bicycle, bike, pedal, wheel,
cycle
noun(cy-cle)
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
Synonyms: bicycle, bike, wheel,
cycle
noun(cy-cle)
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
Synonyms: oscillation,
Examples:
A year constitutes a cycle of the seasons.
cycle
noun(cy-cle)
a periodically repeated sequence of events
Examples:
A cycle of reprisal and retaliation.
cycle
noun(cy-cle)
a series of poems or songs on the same theme
Examples:
Schubert's song cycles.
cycle
verb(cy-cle)
cause to go through a recurring sequence
Examples:
Cycle the laundry in this washing program.
cycle
verb(cy-cle)
pass through a cycle
Examples:
This machine automatically cycles.
cycle
verb(cy-cle)
recur in repeating sequences

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