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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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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Miller has been the CFO and treasurer of Warby Parker since 2011 and was the financial architect of the company’s funding rounds and its direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition, cover potting soil in an inch-thick layer of small round pebbles or marbles or other inert material.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But full moons appear round to the naked eye one day before and after their peak, so sky-gazers can observe the full moon all weekend and into Monday, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The defending champion at Caves Valley, Patrick Cantlay, shot a 2-over par round Thursday.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Having closed at record levels Thursday, with the Dow finishing above 46,000 for the first time, all three major averages now look to round out the weekly period with gains.
—Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Olympians Chase Budinger, Taylor Crabb and Carli Lloyd will compete, and there are two teams made up of amateurs who went through qualifying rounds to participate.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Miller has been the CFO and treasurer of Warby Parker since 2011 and was the financial architect of the company’s funding rounds and its direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The white beard, the twinkling eyes behind round spectacles, the mustache curled with wax at its ends are all real, all his.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition, cover potting soil in an inch-thick layer of small round pebbles or marbles or other inert material.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s pro basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, has closed an oversubscribed Series B funding round at a $340 million valuation.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But full moons appear round to the naked eye one day before and after their peak, so sky-gazers can observe the full moon all weekend and into Monday, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Preposition
Round three typically has better wide receiver value than round four.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The defending champion at Caves Valley, Patrick Cantlay, shot a 2-over par round Thursday.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Melbourne rounded out the top five.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Having closed at record levels Thursday, with the Dow finishing above 46,000 for the first time, all three major averages now look to round out the weekly period with gains.
—Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then there were the gym class scooters, which were basically just a flat plastic surface and four wheels of death that would send you careening across the gym floor, often crushing your fingers in the process.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Everyone has an opinion about Rachel’s exit on the hamster wheel.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Heavy trucks account for about two gigatonnes of carbon dioxide annually, not to mention other emissions, so seeking cleaner alternatives to power them is a major priority in environmental circles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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Another, also built from white disks on a bending wire, evokes a mechanized Japanese cherry tree, its circles—perched high on a narrow stem—not revolving so much as brushing quickly past one another.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Covered with tentacles, shaped like rods, perfectly spherical?—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The prickly pear extract soothe irration and the brand’s signature VIP O2 complex evens your skin tone and hydrates without any tightness, leaving your face plump, clean, and ready for anything.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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But just hours ahead of his season debut, one of Rodgers' new teammates shared a ringing endorsement for his star quarterback.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The immersive room can simulate everything from a choose-your-own-adventure medical crisis to the exact bedroom a kid will return to after their hospital visit.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s the exact question NFL icon Tom Brady raised last week.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The only way out is through, Sagittarius.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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