as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order weary of the daily merry-go-round of commuting to his job in the city

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Recent Examples of merry-go-round To that end, the merry-go-round feel of modern football has subsided a little. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 June 2025 Wall Street occasionally invents merry-go-rounds that work for a while but lack obvious exit strategies. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 12 June 2025 Amira Darr, 2, of Fox Lake, rode playground swings and the kiddie green merry-go-round in view of her parents Shafi and Amberr. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025 For them – and the countless people who've enjoyed a ride on a merry-go-round – carousels are more than mechanical novelties. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for merry-go-round
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Noun
  • And so that – the strength of that wheel has to do with having the spokes and having a multitude of perspective.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 July 2025
  • Front and rear lighting are included for daytime visibility in traffic or after-dark riding, and there's a full fender above each wheel.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Unless it is done to protect the rhizomes against frost heave due to freeze-and-thaw cycles during the winter, don't mulch irises.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
  • With a range of 560 miles (900 km) according to the WLTP cycle, the i3 50 will likely outperform the 360-mile (580-km) WLTP range of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The Tarte Shape Tape formula delivers full, flawless coverage that instantly brightens dark circles, blurs blemishes, and sculpts the face without feeling heavy.
    Marie Lodi, Allure, 5 July 2025
  • Eye Activator by Westman Atelier Dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines immediately add years to one’s appearance.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

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“Merry-go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-round. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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