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cycle

Definition

noun: a set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order
noun: an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed
verb: to go through a repeated process or to cause (something) to go through a repeated process
verb: to pass through a cycle
often + 'of'
synonyms: age, calendar, motorcycle

Examples

These plants have a 2-year 'growth cycle'. [=the plants live and die within two years]
The water is 'cycled' back into/through the system after it has been used.
We have to wait for the dishwasher's wash and dry 'cycles' to end.

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(..) - Okay. I'm not talking about this with you. Oh,penny,this is a natural human process,and we're talking about statistically significant savings. Now,if you assume tampons per cycle and a -day cycle... are you fairly regular? Okay,no warehouse store,but we're still on for putt-putt golf,right? (..)
2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Luminous Fish Effect Season: 1 Episode 4