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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
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This way, if, say, Abdul Carter falls to No. 4 in Round 1, the Pats can grab him, then take an offensive tackle in the second round without the wide receiver position being a total mess.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
We are led to the living room – also the television room – where Sayed and his wife, Zainab, demonstrate how to bake round sun bread, which rises in the sun.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Midlothian had ousted Heritage in the 2023 bi-district playoff round.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The sight of Bruno Guimaraes passing the ball round Eriksen on the way to Newcastle’s second goal was painful from a United perspective.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Covered balconies, kitchenettes, and weekend breakfasts of banana pancakes and quiches round out the Southern charm.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Gall quickly submitted Punk in the first round to hand the WWE legend the loss.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This way, if, say, Abdul Carter falls to No. 4 in Round 1, the Pats can grab him, then take an offensive tackle in the second round without the wide receiver position being a total mess.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Minnesota receives Chicago's first round pick in the 2026 draft.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
We are led to the living room – also the television room – where Sayed and his wife, Zainab, demonstrate how to bake round sun bread, which rises in the sun.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Two wins and another top-10 finish round out his experience at Augusta National.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Midlothian had ousted Heritage in the 2023 bi-district playoff round.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
The stock was at almost $400 shortly before the error heard round the world.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The sight of Bruno Guimaraes passing the ball round Eriksen on the way to Newcastle’s second goal was painful from a United perspective.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
The top three was rounded out by Fireballs GC who finished way behind the other two at five over.
—Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Covered balconies, kitchenettes, and weekend breakfasts of banana pancakes and quiches round out the Southern charm.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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But for me, returning to Top Chef wasn’t about closing a loop or arriving at a conclusion.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Yet the Harpe Ace Mini still serves up more features than the M75 Air—the latter lacks RGB LEDs in its scroll wheel, for instance.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Truck wheels were added, allowing it to be easily moved and used as a parade float, Phalon said.—
David M. Zimmer,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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American investors could hypothetically gain exposure to Iran through investment funds in the Gulf, vehicles that Trump and his circle are very familiar with.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The movie will have its spherical premiere on Aug. 28.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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The snow-cone drink comes in a 16-ounce spherical cup and in mango, strawberry, watermelon and raspberry flavors.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it, the exact cause of the disease is still not known, although a small group of cases are inherited.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The exact timing of a vote remains uncertain, and procedural delays by Senate Democrats could complicate its path.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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And some major deals have been going through, giving us a window into F&B M&A today.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Caught off guard, NBC’s network censors let the expletive slip through on the broadcast for the East Coast but for later viewers removed the curse word from the show as well as from social media clips.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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