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English noun: merry-go-round

1. merry-go-round (event) a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)


SamplesIf we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over.


Broader (hypernym)cycle

2. merry-go-round (artifact) a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement


Synonymscarousel, carrousel, roundabout, whirligig


Broader (hypernym)ride









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