Thesaurus results for MERRY-GO-ROUND

merry-go-round

noun

ˈmer-ē-gō-ˌrau̇nd

Definition of merry-go-round

as in wheel

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-round Of course, the pitfalls of rooting a soap opera in the world of modern football means your supporting characters are at the mercy of the transfer merry-go-round. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 14 May 2026 For Slot to go from silverware to sacked in the space of a year might sound harsh and typical of the modern head coach merry-go-round, but the truth is there have been question marks about Liverpool the whole season. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 May 2026 One reason writers and other visitors are attracted to the 1886 hotel is its legendary Carousel Bar, which features a 25-seat merry-go-round. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The Disneyland creation myth is that Walt Disney spent his time at Griffith Park sitting on a bench while his young daughters rode a merry-go-round and dreamed of a place where all could participate in the fun. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for merry-go-round

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Director Alberto Rodriguez also emphasized the practical benefits of legs over wheels in industrial environments, citing comparable mechanical complexity and superior maneuverability.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
There’s the possibility of one network or platform taking the rights or continuing to go with the wheel approach, where four networks share the rights and air it once every four years, or possibly even a larger wheel featuring some streamers.

— Peter White, Deadline, 2 July 2026

Definition of wheel

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Laundry Sheets, In Detail Laundry detergent sheets are ultra-concentrated, thin slabs of solid detergent that dissolve during the wash cycle.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
For Swift, an increase in solar activity magnified this impact over the past couple of years as the sun reached the peak of its 11-year cycle.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of cycle

Noun

As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of circle

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