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as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
a busy round of parties during the holiday season
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
round billiard balls the earth is not perfectly round
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a round little grandmother who was a natural to play Mrs. Claus
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as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
an organ with a beautifully round sound
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
a round dozen eggs
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as in through
from beginning to end
people working there all year round
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as in around
on all sides or in every direction
gather round and listen to my story
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned round to see who was calling out
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
rounded on the track and headed for the finish line
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Recent Examples of round
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Teams earn additional money for wins and draws, for advancing through rounds of the tournament—and for just being themselves.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 25 May 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown bid adieu in round two.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 May 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
One of the biggest names is country singer Morgan Wallen, who was eliminated during the playoffs round in season 6.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 May 2025
Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Ron became a frequent visitor to the trapping campsite, and his many tales told ’round the fire proved more than ample to further my recent affliction.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
The ensemble cast rounds out with Eugénie Anselin, Al Ginter, Anne Brionne and Christel Henon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The game was a rematch of Tuesday’s opening round, which Bonita Vista won 8-4.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Teams earn additional money for wins and draws, for advancing through rounds of the tournament—and for just being themselves.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 25 May 2025
Adjective
The design features an all-white mesh construction designed with a round toe.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown bid adieu in round two.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adverb
That resilience ultimately paid off, leading to a successful pre-seed funding round and positioning the company for future growth.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
One of the biggest names is country singer Morgan Wallen, who was eliminated during the playoffs round in season 6.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 May 2025
Preposition
After that was Juul Labs’ $12.8 billion raise in 2018 and DiDi Global’s $10.8 billion round the following year, according to PitchBook.
—Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Ron became a frequent visitor to the trapping campsite, and his many tales told ’round the fire proved more than ample to further my recent affliction.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
And rounding out the top five is Charleston, South Carolina, which ranked highly thanks to its traditional Lowcountry styles.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
The ensemble cast rounds out with Eugénie Anselin, Al Ginter, Anne Brionne and Christel Henon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Compacted soil can happen if there has been too much tillage, if wheels or machinery have been over the area, or even from excess foot traffic.—
Amelia Martin,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Yao is tough in the circle, with a 3.12 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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This is incredibly damaging to career prospects and, given how little knowledge exists in mainstream medical and occupational health circles, can feel confusing and frightening for those who don’t know where to turn for advice.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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One of El Bulli’s most famous food concepts was spherical olives.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Two hundred of each type of bead were placed inside each of the spherical cages.—
Ben Coxworth
May 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kornbluth’s letter did not mention the exact dates the changes are meant to take place.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The poll — which has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points — comes after years of debate about the exact origins of COVID-19, which began spreading globally in late 2019, according to the World Health Organization.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Once the cold front moves through, meteorologists anticipate clean air will follow.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Material The best covers use heavy-duty materials that won’t break down in high winds, fade in the sun, rip and tear, or allow water to leak through.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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