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
For them – and the countless people who've enjoyed a ride on a merry-go-round – carousels are more than mechanical novelties.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Miami Christian got three straight singles to start off the final inning, and the merry-go-round was in motion.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
This will be yet another trip on the merry-go-round of political theater in Washington.
—Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Alexa Guzman hopped on a merry-go-round with a group of fourth graders during recess at Lion Magnet Elementary School, as one of her classmates pushed her around, as a group of young students clung to their teenage guest.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Miami Christian got three straight singles to start off the final inning, and the merry-go-round was in motion.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
This will be yet another trip on the merry-go-round of political theater in Washington.
—Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Alexa Guzman hopped on a merry-go-round with a group of fourth graders during recess at Lion Magnet Elementary School, as one of her classmates pushed her around, as a group of young students clung to their teenage guest.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-round
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 15 Jul. 2025.
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