merry-go-rounds

Definition of merry-go-roundsnext
plural of merry-go-round
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. 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. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-rounds
Noun
  • Donut Lab says the battery can deliver up to 100,000 charge cycles with minimal capacity fade, while retaining more than 99% capacity in temperatures ranging from –30°C (–22°F) to above 100°C (above 212°F), without ignition or performance loss.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
  • From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Layla has long been one of the most familiar faces in SEC circles, known for her presence on the sidelines and devotion to her family.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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, 10 Nov. 2025
  • And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The duo played three rounds of rock-paper-scissors to decide who would speak first.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
  • From extension removal to a preliminary cut and a few rounds of color, the transformation took a total of four days to complete with the help of celebrity colorist Jacob Schwartz.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Merry-go-rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-rounds. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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