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 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 Children hop on an actual merry-go-round. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026 Other attractions include golf courses, a public pool, pony rides, and a vintage merry-go-round. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 Try to picture a sideways, invisible merry-go-round in your home. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merry-go-round

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Only when McDaniels parlayed that into a head-coaching gig with the Raiders before the ’22 season, the wheels came off.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 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, 10 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

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With fewer adult children often available to take on those responsibilities, families may need to discuss expectations earlier and broaden the circle of caregivers to include friends and other trusted people, not just relatives.

— Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
This digital network will cultivate influence through private year-round conversations, executive circles and brand collaborations.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of circle

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