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
When Arsenal and Canada winger Olivia Smith was considering a move to the WSL, the frenetic managerial merry-go-round and lack of clear identity on and off the pitch led her to choose Liverpool, then led by the late manager Matt Beard.
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Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Children hop on an actual merry-go-round.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Other attractions include golf courses, a public pool, pony rides, and a vintage merry-go-round.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Try to picture a sideways, invisible merry-go-round in your home.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for merry-go-round
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Children hop on an actual merry-go-round.
—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Other attractions include golf courses, a public pool, pony rides, and a vintage merry-go-round.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Try to picture a sideways, invisible merry-go-round in your home.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for merry-go-round
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-round
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Director Alberto Rodriguez also emphasized the practical benefits of legs over wheels in industrial environments, citing comparable mechanical complexity and superior maneuverability.
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There’s the possibility of one network or platform taking the rights or continuing to go with the wheel approach, where four networks share the rights and air it once every four years, or possibly even a larger wheel featuring some streamers.
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The gathering of religious conservatives at the Washington Hilton is one of the earliest temperature checks of likely GOP primary voters before the 2028 election cycle begins.
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Seek Quality Sleep Evidence suggests that a consistent sleep-wake cycle promotes your body's rhythms, including gut motility.
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As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.
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“Merry-go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-round. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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