as in cycles
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-rounds
The structures don’t include accessible swings or merry-go-rounds, or any kind of enrichment such as textured panels or chimes for kids with disabilities.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
From hiking, swimming, riding trains or merry-go-rounds, or just enjoying the peaceful nature, there’s plenty for everyone to do.
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Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
From hiking, swimming, riding trains or merry-go-rounds, or just enjoying the peaceful nature, there’s plenty for everyone to do.
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Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-rounds
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Democrats, who leaned heavily on small-dollar fundraising in recent election cycles, warned the decision would further expand the influence of megadonors and wealthy political networks in federal campaigns.
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Our greatest strategic competitors are not thinking in quarterly earnings or election cycles.
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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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Along the way, planners often become favorites within certain circles.
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To turn the rudder, six cadets must man three massive wheels made of wood and copper.
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Apollo 3 will offer both bipedal and wheeled configurations, with wheels providing efficiency and regulatory compliance for initial industrial deployments, while bipedal versions target broader applications.
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Following three rounds of play in the 2026 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL, Lucas Glover leads (-16).
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Six rounds of matches will lead to a finals series in London in late November which World Rugby says will identify the best team in the world.
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“Merry-go-rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-rounds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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