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
But with many industry folks eyeing a potential media merger merry-go-round as 2025 begins, THR is taking a look at some Wall Street analysts’ dealmaking ideas and scenarios.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
That started the merry-go-round of players there in 2024.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
And the merry-go-round of yelps and vocal chops at its core gleam like Christmas morning.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Just look at the merry-go-round that has been Connor Bedard’s top line in the ongoing pursuit to get his offense on track.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
That started the merry-go-round of players there in 2024.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
And the merry-go-round of yelps and vocal chops at its core gleam like Christmas morning.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Just look at the merry-go-round that has been Connor Bedard’s top line in the ongoing pursuit to get his offense on track.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-round
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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In a turn of events, Castellanos' name appeared on the wheel four times, including one vote by Butler herself.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Why this is important for your business: Robots like these will ultimately conduct cycle counting, stock check and safety analysis of products in a warehouse, just as people are doing now.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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According to the logline, Nook dreams of a better life but is caught in a rampant cycle of poverty and desperation within his Atlanta community.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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In their current iteration, men’s circles and similar programs typically attract men in midlife.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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West Side On a map, Antigua vaguely resembles an oblong circle, its jagged coastline interrupted by bays, peninsulas, and tiny inlets that hide each of its 365 beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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“Merry-go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-round. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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