Cycle and Twist

Cycle

Cycle noun - A series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order.

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Twist and cycle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Twist" instead a noun "Cycle".

Nearby Words: cyclic, cycling, cyclically, cyclical, cycled

Twist noun - A forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something.

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Cycle and twist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cycle" instead a noun "Twist".

Nearby Words: twisted, twisting, twister, twisty

similar	similar cycle	similar twist
original	original cycle	original twist
single	single cycle	single twist
obvious	obvious cycle	obvious twist
Other adjectives: nasty, entire, big, great, tragic, famous, new, final, horrifying, unusual, bizarre, last, different.

The twist behind The Soddit is that the Gandalf Expy is transforming into a dragon - as part of his natural life cycle: dragons begin life as dwarfs, grow into wizards, and finally become dragons.

Source: Metamorphosis
The Reynard Cycle: The twist of the third book makes it obvious that the protagonist has become one.

Source: Big Bad / Literature
The Elves and Dwarves in the Inheritance Cycle add another twist to this: the Elves are generally very scientific, while the Dwarves are religious.

Source: Elves vs. Dwarves

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