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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
Josh Dubow, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
About two years ago, Workday orchestrated a much smaller round of job cuts.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The painting in question, titled Elimar (1889), depicts a fisherman with a round hat on his head and a pipe in his mouth.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles had a 14-3 regular season record and followed this with playoff wins in the wild card round over the Green Bay Packers (22-10), in the divisional round over the Los Angeles Rams (28-22) and in the NFC championship against the Washington Commanders (55-23).
—Nbc Sports, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025
Maya Blackstone, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Starting in early 2025 a handful of driverless semis with software, sensors and a computing system created by Kodiak will haul sand on routes of up to 25 miles each way to sites in the oil-rich Permian Basin, running round the clock.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
It was joined by Cape May, New Jersey; Newport, Rhode Island; Joshua Tree, California; Sedona, Arizona; and Lahaina, Hawaii, rounding out the top five friendliest cities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles then drafted Hurts in the second round in 2020 and moved on from Wentz after that season, trading him to Indianapolis.
—Josh Dubow, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
About two years ago, Workday orchestrated a much smaller round of job cuts.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Arkansas senior Matthis Lefevre finished at 6 over and tied for 48th with the help of a 68 in round two, and Razorback sophomore Mark Stockdale, playing as an individual, tied for 53rd at 7 over.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The painting in question, titled Elimar (1889), depicts a fisherman with a round hat on his head and a pipe in his mouth.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
California firefighters Rains continue to wet down the state, with more on tap, as a bipartisan group of senators in Sacramento introduces legislation to do away with seasonal staffing and keep CalFire fire stations fully staffed year round.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles had a 14-3 regular season record and followed this with playoff wins in the wild card round over the Green Bay Packers (22-10), in the divisional round over the Los Angeles Rams (28-22) and in the NFC championship against the Washington Commanders (55-23).
—Nbc Sports, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025
Preposition
Each year, at both of his two sprawling farms in upstate New York and Los Angeles County, California, Baur’s turkeys gather round a meal that replicates a typical Thanksgiving feast replete with pumpkin pie, squash, cranberries and kale salad.
—Maya Blackstone, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Starting in early 2025 a handful of driverless semis with software, sensors and a computing system created by Kodiak will haul sand on routes of up to 25 miles each way to sites in the oil-rich Permian Basin, running round the clock.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
Super Bowl halftime performers Kendrick Lamar will round out the night's musical performances, with special guest SZA, the NFL said.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
It was joined by Cape May, New Jersey; Newport, Rhode Island; Joshua Tree, California; Sedona, Arizona; and Lahaina, Hawaii, rounding out the top five friendliest cities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
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If skiing isn’t your thing, the resort is still a haven for winter activity: ice skate across Brewer’s Pond, located in the heart of the village, go tubing at Tube Town, or fat bike or snowshoe on a variety of trails and loops that skirt the edge of the ski hill.—
Jennifer Malloy,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Conveniently located inside the I-435 loop, this close-in development offers easy access to major highways.—
ReeceNichols Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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Locking the front and rear differentials gives you a proper 4X4 machine, with maximum grip afforded by turning all four wheels at the same speed.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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The example up for sale, which is one of just 599 that will be built, is finished in a one-of-a-kind coat of BP Green and rides on a set of gold wheels.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Dollop the meringue onto the circle in a tall mound, almost like a column.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The selection of Jorge Mendes as his agent will certainly reduce sympathy for him in some circles.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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They are mounted on the Curio platform that incorporates a large spherical propellant tank.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Bath Bot is roughly the size and shape of a Lush bath bomb—spherical on top with a hexagonal base—and can be connected with Lush’s app to play music and soundscapes designed to match the vibe of the brand's famous bath products.—
Victoria Turk,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 09 of 25 Lemony Shrimp Pasta Flex your cooking expertise with this stunning pasta, featuring plump pink shrimp, sweet fennel, and fresh basil.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 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
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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
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It’s believed Germanic people drew inspiration from the Roman alphabet to create the characters, according to the museum, but the exact origins of runes and how they were used has remained murky.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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This exact Rolex was the gift from our WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Now, of course, some people fly through, but eventually they get found out because dudes are always running checks, and especially when guys appeal.—
Bob Guccione Jr.,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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One day, the water starts trickling through, and the open defiance of judicial orders is just such a moment, a clear and urgent warning that things are about to crumble.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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