1
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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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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Two previous deals that sought to end the strike failed to bring back enough guards to declare an end to the labor action.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025 -
The prospect of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine has always raised the possibility of territorial concessions to Russia.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Aesop has redefined what a fragrance retail space can be, ensuring that each of its stores is a sensory experience in itself, with interiors designed to reflect their local surroundings, complemented by the brand’s signature blend of botanical aromas.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Most notably, the five-bedroom spread features lime and clay plastered walls in a pale, warm shade of beige that perfectly complement the bright, beautiful oak floors.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Even though Love finished the race in a better position at sixth, the two weren't happy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Paradise also finished 2-15 from beyond the arc, which Barnes said was uncharacteristic of the squad.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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Icke’s’ Oedipus began performances at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre on October 4, 2024, and concluded its record-breaking run on January 4.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Russian assaults are down from up to 60 per day to as few as 18, CDS concluded.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Guests will also be treated to Michelle Williams’s iconic saffron Vera Wang gown from the 2006 Oscars, which has been reimagined as a delicate biscuit adorned with lemon vanilla royal icing, evoking the gown’s flowing silhouette.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rounding it all out is the 1,600-square-foot guesthouse, which is adorned throughout with pecky cypress paneling and has its own kitchen and family room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, despite modestly higher inventory and lower prices at year end, the number of existing homes sold in 2024 would wind up being the lowest since 1995, according to the National Association of Realtors.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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If the Mavericks do wind up missing the play-in tournament, the Dončić trade won’t solely be to blame.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The spacious rooms are tastefully decorated, in soothing neutral colors.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those with the adjustable heads are naked, but the two smaller figures are decorated with hair and earspools in the lobes of their ears, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Boston could look to swing another blockbuster trade to land a former Cy Young winner to help complete their pitching staff.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Versions of both flew up on the first Intuitive Machines mission, but didn’t get to complete their job.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2025.
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