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
Since then, the Jets have used a merry-go-round of kickers, including Riley Patterson, Spencer Shrader, and Anders Carlson.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
That started the merry-go-round of players there in 2024.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Icon has 26 dining venues, including the jaunty Surfside Bites within the just-for-families Surfside district that’s also home to a splash park for little ones, a games arcade, a merry-go-round, and the Adventure Ocean kids club.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
That started the merry-go-round of players there in 2024.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Icon has 26 dining venues, including the jaunty Surfside Bites within the just-for-families Surfside district that’s also home to a splash park for little ones, a games arcade, a merry-go-round, and the Adventure Ocean kids club.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
Saturday's cartoons - merry-go-round, sleigh bells, and more Newsletter sign up
By The Week US
published 7 December 2024
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber.
—The Week Us, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-go-round
Noun
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The example up for sale, which is one of just 599 that will be built, is finished in a one-of-a-kind coat of BP Green and rides on a set of gold wheels.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Locking the front and rear differentials gives you a proper 4X4 machine, with maximum grip afforded by turning all four wheels at the same speed.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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European banks have been faced with the challenge of acclimating to an environment of declining interest rates, as the European Central Bank continues its cycle of monetary easing.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Options include a summary of your daily activity, an overview of your sleep, an alarm, a timer, world clocks, cycle tracking, a calendar, and even a blood oxygen tile that allows for on-demand measurements.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dollop the meringue onto the circle in a tall mound, almost like a column.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The selection of Jorge Mendes as his agent will certainly reduce sympathy for him in some circles.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Merry-go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-go-round. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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