What is another word for cycles?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪkə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "cycles" refers to a sequence of events or actions that occur repeatedly. Some synonyms for cycles include "circles," "waves," "circular patterns," "repetitions," "rhythms," "seasonal changes," and "rotations." "Circles" specifically relates to a repeating pattern that is circular in nature, while "waves" refers to a cyclical pattern that moves up and down with periods of high and low intensity. "Rhythms" and "seasonal changes" refer to the regular, repeating patterns of nature, such as the changing of the seasons or the rise and fall of the tides. Whatever synonym is used, it implies an element of order and predictability in the occurrence of events.

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What are the hypernyms for Cycles?

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Usage examples for Cycles

Many cycles of years will roll away before these fertile spots will be occupied with the romantic homes of these last-named classes.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
Ingenious men have suggested many such kinds of influence, which, according to their investigations, appear to run in cycles of eleven years.
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock
It was the monster, and now that his own hearing had slowed down, Mayhem was able to hear the slower cycles of sound.
"World Beyond Pluto"
C. H. Thames

Famous quotes with Cycles

  • Animation is tremendously resilient. Animation will recover, as art always recovers. There's always cycles of good art.
    Ralph Bakshi
  • Everything goes in cycles, to a degree.
    Herb Brooks
  • Our great symbol for the Goddess is the moon, whose three aspects reflect the three stages in women's lives and whose cycles of waxing and waning coincide with women's menstrual cycles.
    Carol P. Christ
  • I've written thousands of stories, started hundreds of news cycles.
    Matt Drudge
  • When I speak of "cycles," I am referring to lengthy intervals of relative homogeneity, if not in the resolving of problems, than at least with respect to the consistency of their capacity to productively irritate.
    Brian Ferneyhough

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