: one of a series of recurring actions or events : round

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But there were a few changes this go-round, such as Martians jumping into the lyrical driver’s seat, allowing his bandmates time to finish their respective projects and plan their tours. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026 During his first go-round in Orlando, the 6-foot-2- Dike made 33 starts in 41 appearances across all competitions. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 Strahm, 34, has 11 holds this season in his second go-round with the Royals. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Thirty-four years having passed since the last go-round, we are treated to such modern advances as catfishing, drones, deep fakes, social media and pushy true-crime podcasters. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-round

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First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-round was in 1891

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“Go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-round. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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