noun
- A never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose. )
- usage: "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over"
- A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement.
- synonyms: carousel, carrousel, roundabout, whirligig
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