cycle

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noun

cy·cle ˈsī-kəl How to pronounce cycle (audio)

: an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed

a 4-year cycle of growth and development

: a course or series of events or operations that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point

… the common cycle of birth, growth, senescence, and death.

T. C. Schneirla and Gerard Piel

: one complete performance of a vibration, electric oscillation, current alternation, or other periodic process

: a permutation of a set of ordered elements in which each element takes the place of the next and the last becomes first

: a takeoff and landing of an airplane

: a circular or spiral arrangement: such as

: an imaginary circle or orbit in the heavens

: ring sense 10

: a long period of time : age

: a group of creative works (such as poems, plays, or songs) treating the same theme

a cycle of poems about unrequited love

: a series of narratives dealing typically with the exploits of a legendary hero

the Arthurian cycle

: bicycle

: tricycle

: motorcycle

: the series of a single, double, triple, and home run hit in any order by one player during one baseball game

cycle

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verb

cycled; cycling ˈsī-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce cycle (audio)

intransitive verb

: to pass through a cycle

The menu cycles through all the options.

Because the traditional HVAC system cycles on and off—and is powered down when you leave—relief is inconsistent at best.

Sarah Littleton

: to recur in cycles

Freezing temperatures … aren't the problem. It's when temperatures cycle between freezing and thaws, causing pavement to contract and expand … that can create larger issues.

Jonathan Oosting

: to ride a cycle

specifically : bicycle

She cycles to work.

transitive verb

: to cause to go through a cycle

The fact that it [the pump] runs constantly may be a bad sign. It may be cycling the water, not removing it.

Popular Mechanics

Everything is constantly cycled in nature. There is abundant waste in nature, just as there is in industry, but in nature waste constantly flows back into living systems.

Paul Hawken and William McDonough

cycler

ˈsī-k(ə-)lər How to pronounce cycle (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Noun We have to wait for the dishwasher's wash and dry cycles to end. the spin cycle on a washing machine He rode his cycle into town. Verb The water is cycled back into the system after it has been used. The water cycles back into the system.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Your ruler, fidgety Mercury, is hitting the starting bell on a three-week retrograde cycle that will mainly impact your 5th House of Fulfillment and Fun.

Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 And of course, if William is the monarch, that means that Prince George will be the Prince of Wales — and the whole cycle begins once more.

Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Family, friends, and whatever the news cycle has for us.

Sarah Madaus, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 Fast fashion labels have been delivering pieces in response to the ever-evolving trend cycle.

Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Ohio State could end up with a defensive back class featuring nothing but in-state recruits, and it be considered a homerun cycle.

Stephen Means, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Intense media coverage leads to more intense media coverage, a sometimes-vicious cycle that seemingly can’t be broken.

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 But first: The debate over debates happens every election cycle.

Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The new machine even weighs the laundry before the cycle to determine how much water is needed for the size of the load.

Christian Vescia, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

Lying flat originated with Luo Huazhong, a factory worker, who eventually quit his job to cycle across China.

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Older buildings’ ventilation systems often can’t cycle enough air in and out to sufficiently remove the droplets COVID-19 clings to.

Marin Wolf, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 But Sutherland said even without benzo-dope, and even with the best intentions and care, people will cycle on and off of drugs.

Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Those ceramic panels support touch control, with a single touch and hold used to cycle through the ANC modes.

Brad Moon, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 From there, Barnes will cycle to the capitol building.

Fox News, 19 July 2022 Over the course of July, several movies and TV shows will cycle off the streaming service — including classics like 30 Rock and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 June 2022 The stamp—which features a bright orange illustrated tiger—is the third in a series of Lunar New Year stamps that will cycle through the Chinese zodiac symbols.

Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2022 Among the findings is a lack of basic consensus on solutions, which cause mentally ill residents to cycle in and out of ERs and jails.

Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 July 2022 See More

Medical Definition

cycle 1 of 2

noun

cy·cle ˈsī-kəl How to pronounce cycle (audio)

: a recurring series of events: as

a(1)

: a series of stages through which an organism tends to pass once in a fixed order

the common cycle of birth, growth, senescence and death

T. C. Schneirla & Gerard Piel

also : a series of stages through which a population of organisms tends to pass more or less in synchrony

the mosquito-hatching cycle

see life cycle

(2)

: a series of physiological, biochemical, or psychological stages that recur in the same individual see cardiac cycle, menstrual cycle krebs cycle

: one complete performance of a vibration, electric oscillation, current alternation, or other periodic process

: a series of ecological stages through which a substance tends to pass and which usually but not always leads back to the starting point

the cycle of nitrogen in the living world

: ring sense 2

cycle

2 of 2

intransitive verb

cycled; cycling

: to undergo the estrous cycle

the mare has begun cycling

cycle

noun

as in wheel

a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order the cycle of birth, growth, decline, and death that is experienced by all life forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

wheel
round
circle
pattern
progression
merry-go-round
course
development
series
loop
rotation
sequence
syndrome
run
zodiac
turn
circuit
train
chain
succession
turnover
revolution
ring
beat
string

as in months

a long or seemingly long period of time years, centuries, and cycles will pass before I budge on that issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

months
long
forever
moon
eternity
blue moon
aeon
age
lifetime
coon's age
donkey's years
eon
infinity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

second
minute
moment
instant
flash
shake
trice
jiffy
twinkling
wink
twinkle
split second
nanosecond
microsecond

as in bike

a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a top-of-the-line cycle incorporating the latest technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

bike
bicycle
push bicycle
velocipede
push-bike
mountain bike
two-wheeler
tandem bicycle
ten-speed

单词	cycle
释义	cycle 1 of 2 noun cy·cle ˈsī-kəl 1 : an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed a 4-year cycle of growth and development 2 a : a course or series of events or operations that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point … the common cycle of birth, growth, senescence, and death. T. C. Schneirla and Gerard Piel b : one complete performance of a vibration, electric oscillation, current alternation, or other periodic process c : a permutation of a set of ordered elements in which each element takes the place of the next and the last becomes first d : a takeoff and landing of an airplane 3 : a circular or spiral arrangement: such as a : an imaginary circle or orbit in the heavens b : ring sense 10 4 : a long period of time : age 5 a : a group of creative works (such as poems, plays, or songs) treating the same theme a cycle of poems about unrequited love b : a series of narratives dealing typically with the exploits of a legendary hero the Arthurian cycle 6 a : bicycle b : tricycle c : motorcycle 7 : the series of a single, double, triple, and home run hit in any order by one player during one baseball game cycle 2 of 2 verb cycled; cycling ˈsī-k(ə-)liŋ intransitive verb 1 a : to pass through a cycle The menu cycles through all the options. Because the traditional HVAC system cycles on and off—and is powered down when you leave—relief is inconsistent at best. Sarah Littleton b : to recur in cycles Freezing temperatures … aren't the problem. It's when temperatures cycle between freezing and thaws, causing pavement to contract and expand … that can create larger issues. Jonathan Oosting 2 : to ride a cycle specifically : bicycle She cycles to work. transitive verb : to cause to go through a cycle The fact that it [the pump] runs constantly may be a bad sign. It may be cycling the water, not removing it. Popular Mechanics Everything is constantly cycled in nature. There is abundant waste in nature, just as there is in industry, but in nature waste constantly flows back into living systems. Paul Hawken and William McDonough cycler ˈsī-k(ə-)lər noun Synonyms Noun circle merry-go-round round wheel zodiac See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun We have to wait for the dishwasher's wash and dry cycles to end. the spin cycle on a washing machine He rode his cycle into town. Verb The water is cycled back into the system after it has been used. The water cycles back into the system. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Your ruler, fidgety Mercury, is hitting the starting bell on a three-week retrograde cycle that will mainly impact your 5th House of Fulfillment and Fun. Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 And of course, if William is the monarch, that means that Prince George will be the Prince of Wales — and the whole cycle begins once more. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Family, friends, and whatever the news cycle has for us. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 Fast fashion labels have been delivering pieces in response to the ever-evolving trend cycle. Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Ohio State could end up with a defensive back class featuring nothing but in-state recruits, and it be considered a homerun cycle. Stephen Means, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Intense media coverage leads to more intense media coverage, a sometimes-vicious cycle that seemingly can’t be broken. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 But first: The debate over debates happens every election cycle. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The new machine even weighs the laundry before the cycle to determine how much water is needed for the size of the load. Christian Vescia, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb Lying flat originated with Luo Huazhong, a factory worker, who eventually quit his job to cycle across China. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Older buildings’ ventilation systems often can’t cycle enough air in and out to sufficiently remove the droplets COVID-19 clings to. Marin Wolf, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 But Sutherland said even without benzo-dope, and even with the best intentions and care, people will cycle on and off of drugs. Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Those ceramic panels support touch control, with a single touch and hold used to cycle through the ANC modes. Brad Moon, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 From there, Barnes will cycle to the capitol building. Fox News, 19 July 2022 Over the course of July, several movies and TV shows will cycle off the streaming service — including classics like 30 Rock and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 June 2022 The stamp—which features a bright orange illustrated tiger—is the third in a series of Lunar New Year stamps that will cycle through the Chinese zodiac symbols. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2022 Among the findings is a lack of basic consensus on solutions, which cause mentally ill residents to cycle in and out of ERs and jails. Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English cicle, from Late Latin cyclus, from Greek kyklos circle, wheel, cycle — more at wheel Verb derivative of cycle entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1842, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing cycle business cycle Calvin cycle carbon cycle estral cycle citric acid cycle song cycle oxygen cycle menstrual cycle growth cycle Krebs cycle life cycle two-cycle water cycle estrous cycle hydrologic cycle nitrogen cycle cell cycle tricarboxylic acid cycle self-perpetuating cycle virtuous cycle See More business cycle Calvin cycle carbon cycle estral cycle citric acid cycle song cycle oxygen cycle menstrual cycle growth cycle Krebs cycle life cycle two-cycle water cycle estrous cycle hydrologic cycle nitrogen cycle cell cycle tricarboxylic acid cycle self-perpetuating cycle virtuous cycle See More Kids Definition cycle 1 of 2 noun cy·cle ˈsī-kəl 1 : a period of time taken up by a series of events or actions that repeat themselves again and again in the same order the cycle of the seasons 2 : a complete round or series The dishwasher started its drying cycle. 3 : bicycle entry 1 4 : motorcycle cycle 2 of 2 verb cycled; cycling : to ride a bicycle or motorcycle Medical Definition cycle 1 of 2 noun cy·cle ˈsī-kəl 1 : a recurring series of events: as a(1) : a series of stages through which an organism tends to pass once in a fixed order the common cycle of birth, growth, senescence and death T. C. Schneirla & Gerard Piel also : a series of stages through which a population of organisms tends to pass more or less in synchrony the mosquito-hatching cycle see life cycle (2) : a series of physiological, biochemical, or psychological stages that recur in the same individual see cardiac cycle, menstrual cycle krebs cycle b : one complete performance of a vibration, electric oscillation, current alternation, or other periodic process c : a series of ecological stages through which a substance tends to pass and which usually but not always leads back to the starting point the cycle of nitrogen in the living world 2 : ring sense 2 cycle 2 of 2 intransitive verb cycled; cycling : to undergo the estrous cycle the mare has begun cycling cycle noun 1 as in wheel a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order the cycle of birth, growth, decline, and death that is experienced by all life forms Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wheel round circle pattern progression merry-go-round course development series loop rotation sequence syndrome run zodiac turn circuit train chain succession turnover revolution ring beat string 2 as in months a long or seemingly long period of time years, centuries, and cycles will pass before I budge on that issue Synonyms & Similar Words months long forever moon eternity blue moon aeon age lifetime coon's age donkey's years eon infinity Antonyms & Near Antonyms second minute moment instant flash shake trice jiffy twinkling wink twinkle split second nanosecond microsecond See More 3 as in bike a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a top-of-the-line cycle incorporating the latest technology Synonyms & Similar Words bike bicycle push bicycle velocipede push-bike mountain bike two-wheeler tandem bicycle ten-speed Phrases Containing cycle vicious cycle vicious cycle
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