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May 25, 2012
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Synonyms for cycle

Noun

1. cycle, rhythm, round, time interval, interval
usage: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the neverending cycle of the seasons"
2. cycle, series
usage: a series of poems or songs on the same theme; "schubert's song cycles"
3. cycle, repeat, repetition
usage: a periodically repeated sequence of events; "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation"
4. Hertz, Hz, cycle per second, cycles/second, cps, cycle, rate
usage: the unit of frequency; one Hertz has a periodic interval of one second
5. cycle, oscillation, periodic event, recurrent event
usage: a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"
6. bicycle, bike, wheel, cycle, wheeled vehicle
usage: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

Verb

1. cycle, pass, make pass
usage: cause to go through a recurring sequence; "cycle thge laundry in this washing program"
2. cycle, pass, go through, go across
usage: pass through a cycle; "This machine automatically cycles"
3. motorcycle, cycle, ride
usage: ride a motorcycle
4. bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal, wheel, ride
usage: ride a bicycle
5. cycle, recur, repeat
usage: recur in repeating sequences
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