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. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025

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Noun

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.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Our greatest strategic competitors are not thinking in quarterly earnings or election cycles.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of cycles

Noun

If the daybed doesn’t have wheels, Button suggests adding casters to the legs for a DIY way to make the outdoor furniture mobile.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
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, 8 July 2026

Definition of wheels

Noun

Following three rounds of play in the 2026 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL, Lucas Glover leads (-16).

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 5 July 2026
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.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of rounds

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