Definition of merry-go-roundnext
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 The Disneyland creation myth is that Walt Disney spent his time at Griffith Park sitting on a bench while his young daughters rode a merry-go-round and dreamed of a place where all could participate in the fun. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
Noun
  • In one picture, Archie sits in the cockpit of a plane, manning the wheel.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Burgess and Nicholas’ View The wheels are coming off of this Congress.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Alan Ritchson, star of Reacher, has been coming after those named in the Epstein files during the press cycle for his new movie Motor City.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 July 2026
  • Like LeVota, Tarwater is committed to some sort of refund to homeowners who allegedly overpaid during the 2023 property tax cycle.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Other companies are tied into these corporations, forming circles of current and expected future investment and sales.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, Brooks kept his cool long enough for a circle to form around them.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2026

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“Merry-go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-round. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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