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.
—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.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-rounds
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Democrats are putting faith in him to blaze a trail in the state after struggling electorally in recent cycles, hoping his message of unity will resonate with their fellow Iowans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Period underwear can be worn just like regular underwear, and washed in the laundry to be reused between menstruating days or cycles.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Between 1926 and 1946, Galentz became further entrenched in Beirut’s artistic and intellectual circles at a time that was both politically fragile and saw the transformation of the city into a cosmopolitan hub.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Students, teachers adapt in a digital world For some, the conversation around limiting screen time has extended beyond social circles and into professional or academic ones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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,
12 June 2026
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The earliest wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano were apparently much smaller than the car-tire-sized ones that are standard now, but no less coveted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Today marks the largest FIFA World Cup to ever be put on, with 48 teams playing in the group stage and only 32 advancing to the knockout rounds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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At one point, the shooter stopped, got out of his vehicle and fired rounds with a rifle at an officer who returned fire, according to the Midland Police Department.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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“Merry-go-rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-rounds. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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