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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
I'll round off the meeting here and let everyone get an early start on the weekend
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2
as in to complement
to serve as a completing element to
coffee and dessert rounded out the meal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round (off or out)
Verb
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Last year, Kennedy ended his independent bid for president during an Arizona visit and endorsed President Donald Trump.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025 -
Megan and Thompson ended the workout by helping each other stretch and giving each other a kiss.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Palm Tree Crew brings a unique lifestyle perspective that perfectly complements our performance DNA.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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But the pointer is softer and more playful in a way that complements iPadOS.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Outstanding Seniors winner Braden Cole finished third in the super poll with 3,956 votes.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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Drinks on one of the numerous terraces in Old Montreal is blissful way to finish the day.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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If no calls or texts appear during the relevant timeframe, many conclude the driver wasn't distracted.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Johnson concluded that the program breached a guideline on accuracy, which deals with misleading audiences.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Both pieces of the swimsuit were adorned with crystal embellishments.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Zigzagging in the race for energy dominance may wind up costing the U.S. the geo-economic race against China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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This one didn’t start very well, with the Angels opting for a bullpen game and winding up in 4-1 hole by the third inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 July 2025
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Her final Instagram post showed a towering pink and white birthday cake decorated with a carousel figurine topper.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The pioneer of the Little Black Dress offered plenty of those as well variations decorated in feathers.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Two giant yellow subwoofer tower speakers flanked his stage to complete a visual primary color wheel.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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In 11-on-11, Dart then completed his first throw for a touchdown to Jalin Hyatt with corner Tre Hawkins in coverage.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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“Round (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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