MERRY-GO-ROUNDS Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

merry-go-rounds

noun

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 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 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. — ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023

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Noun

With Apple’s new approach to hardware release cycles and consumer expectations, the Neo will address that by setting an annual launch date of late March.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The total egg-freezing costs for a 38-year-old woman in New York City who needs three cycles can reach $47,000, according to a FertilityIQ analysis.

— Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of cycles

Noun

How to choose a concealer for dark circles The heavy-duty concealer that covers your angriest breakouts might not be the best choice for the delicate skin under your eyes.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026
As her work developed in the ’70s and ’80s, Heilmann began transforming personal references like music, waves, California highways, and other symbols into more simple visual forms like circles, squares, and stripes.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of circles

Noun

Bikes for teens Teens often crave more independence on two wheels, whether for school commutes or longer weekend rides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
This example is finished in Whitest White over a red and white leather interior and rides on a set of BBS Forged Graphite wheels.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of wheels

Noun

Garry is live to land one big shot but that will be tough, and otherwise will need to win multiple rounds with some volume and damage.

— Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Flood watches remained in effect for cities such as Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia, with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms set to move through over the next 24 hours.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of rounds

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