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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
Seattle Times, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Regardless of the venue, the UIL’s goal is to make the state semifinal round feel special, according to Harrison.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Either something like a big, round bumblebee or a fuzzy little black-and-yellow-striped number that churns out honey.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The road is open year round, but will occasionally be closed during the winter because of snow.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 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
Peter White, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
The top five highest-earners were rounded out by Stephen Curry ($153.8 million), Tyson Fury ($147 million), Lionel Messi ($135 million), and LeBron James ($133.2 million).
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Look at a team such as Drake, whose roster was heavily composed of Division II transfers, which made a run to the second round as a No. 11 seed.
—Seattle Times, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Regardless of the venue, the UIL’s goal is to make the state semifinal round feel special, according to Harrison.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The Maryland men's and women's basketball teams have first round games tomorrow and Saturday, respectively.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Either something like a big, round bumblebee or a fuzzy little black-and-yellow-striped number that churns out honey.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
The legislation would maintain daylight saving time year round.
—Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The road is open year round, but will occasionally be closed during the winter because of snow.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 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 streamer has rounded out the cast of the six-part series with stars including Maxine Peake, who recently starred in FX’s Say Nothing, Dune: Prophecy’s Brendan Cowell, Mickey 17’s Daniel Henshall, Mr. Inbetween’s Jessica Wren, Thirteen Lives’ Zahra Newman and newcomer Chloe Geisker.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
The top five highest-earners were rounded out by Stephen Curry ($153.8 million), Tyson Fury ($147 million), Lionel Messi ($135 million), and LeBron James ($133.2 million).
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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Orange loops show where the eclipse begins or ends at sunrise and sunset.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Two-step leadership involves reframing those losses as loops, not cliffs.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Despite frequent complaints to agencies like the USDA, NOAA and FWC, who all have varying degrees of jurisdiction, the wheels of bureaucracy turn excruciatingly slowly, if at all, said Greene, and animals continue to suffer in the meantime.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The new movement also ups the power reserve from 55 hours to 72 hours and incorporates a new wheel train.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The idea gained additional attention in right-wing circles after Republican Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles in January proposed changing the Constitution to allow Trump to serve a third term in office.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Demons move in waves over cliffs slick with rain, cultists chanting in perfect circles, pentagrams glowing beneath their feet.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Button Bush The button bush features spherical flower heads abounding with tiny white blooms from June until September.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s packed with moisture-boosting ingredients that leave your skin feeling plump, dewy and ready to glow.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 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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The exact streaming date hasn’t been announced, so make sure to stay tuned for updates.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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While Jordan's exact role in the team is unclear, Wallace revealed that Jordan's presence provides a big boost to the team's confidence.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Do not rush into decisions without thinking them through, but don’t hold yourself back from taking baby steps!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fleas are carried constantly into your yard by wildlife that passes through, such as skunks, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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