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CYCLES

(noun, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Cycles.

Cycles - as a noun

An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

Example: "The never-ending cycle of the seasons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rhythmround
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intervaltime interval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A series of poems or songs on the same theme

Example: "Schubert's song cycles"

A periodically repeated sequence of events

Example: "A cycle of reprisal and retaliation"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
repeatrepetition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for heinrich rudolph hertz)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cpscycle per secondcycles/secondhertzhz

A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon

Example: "A year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oscillation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodic eventrecurrent event
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cycles - as a verb

Cause to go through a recurring sequence

Example: "Cycle the laundry in this washing program"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
make passpass
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pass through a cycle

Example: "This machine automatically cycles"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pass
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ride a motorcycle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motorbikemotorcycle

Ride a bicycle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bicyclebikepedalwheel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ride
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Recur in repeating sequences

Example Sentences

"The market goes through cycles of booms and busts."
"The washing machine has different cycles for different types of clothes."
"She cycles to work every day."
"He cycles long distances for charity."
"She cycles through different workout routines to stay in shape."
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Word Game Points

Is CYCLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cycles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CYCLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CYCLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cycles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CYCLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CYCLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cycles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CYCLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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