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
Gauger also needs to establish trust quickly, both internally and externally, because the leadership merry-go-round will inevitably lead customers and staff to wonder whether this is the just the latest knee jerk switch in direction before Gap Inc. switches once again.
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Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s because Lanthimos brings to this film his signature stamp of perverse detachment, though without the fish-eyed lenses this harrowing time around depravity’s merry-go-round.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
That means his expectation for 2025 is for the Dolphins to get off the mediocrity merry-go-round, produce a winning record and possibly end the team’s 25 streak of not winning a playoff game.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
From hiking, swimming, riding trains or merry-go-rounds, or just enjoying the peaceful nature, there’s plenty for everyone to do.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s because Lanthimos brings to this film his signature stamp of perverse detachment, though without the fish-eyed lenses this harrowing time around depravity’s merry-go-round.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
That means his expectation for 2025 is for the Dolphins to get off the mediocrity merry-go-round, produce a winning record and possibly end the team’s 25 streak of not winning a playoff game.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
From hiking, swimming, riding trains or merry-go-rounds, or just enjoying the peaceful nature, there’s plenty for everyone to do.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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There are food trucks, drinks, daily live music and even a Ferris wheel.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Farmers are more resilient than most people, Thomsen added, used to weathering the boom-and-bust cycles of years past.—
Matt Rivers,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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For care, the brand recommends a gentle machine cycle or hand-washing the dress to clean it, then hanging it to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the conversation was only going in circles, so Darcey and Stacey made a beeline out of the room.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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He had been involved in dissident circles since his student days, in the nineties.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Merry-go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-round. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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