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
Miami Christian got three straight singles to start off the final inning, and the merry-go-round was in motion.
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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
The county has since been strongly divided and on a leadership merry-go-round.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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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
The county has since been strongly divided and on a leadership merry-go-round.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-round
Noun
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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Now the wheel has turned and Ada is up on top, and Agnes is a very formidable critic.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This creates a self-sustaining cycle of fatigue, caffeine, stress, and more fatigue.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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It’s built through a cycle of effort, failure, feedback and reflection.—
Sarat Chakravarthi,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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According to People magazine, Kate currently has a support network that primarily consists of family and a close circle of trusted friends.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Mattias Johansson returned to the winner’s circle and looks fully recovered from his knee replacement 6 months ago.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Merry-go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-round. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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