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 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for merry-go-round

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Noun

The Torcal’s response on-center is deliberately somewhat muted, progressing as the driver turns the wheel, helping maintain the illusion that the Torcal’s mere inertia is sufficient to carry it through irregularities in the path ahead.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
But according to records reviewed during a deposition of the park’s director of maintenance, state officials were allegedly unaware that maintenance workers had replaced a wheel on one of the train cars prior to their inspection.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of wheel

Noun

Training units would not need to replace the complete launch pod after every firing cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The editors then serve up a tasty treat of a bunch of photos with Emily smack dab in the center, and cycle through them more quickly than Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan cycles through loud denim jackets.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cycle

Noun

Early in the show, Styles thanked opening act Jamie XX and then took a moment to acknowledge a full-circle moment on this opening night.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Others in his circle, like Nabil Anani, his close friend, went to Hebron and returned with a car full of leather whose tanning was incomplete.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of circle

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