round (off or out)

verb

Definition of round (off or out)next
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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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)
  1. end
  2. complement
  3. finish
  4. conclude
  5. adorn
  6. wind up
  7. decorate
  8. complete
Verb
  • Pinch hitter Gavin Lux followed with a walk, but two straight flyouts ended that threat.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Afterwards, final voting commences on August 18 and ends the night of August 27.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of end
Verb
  • According to Brooks, the art curator, Virginia Shore of Shore Art Advisory, selected and commissioned pieces for the hotel that complement the layered design, color palette, textures, and mood of each space.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Beyond the grill, sushi remains a key element, with a dedicated section that complements the meat selection.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of complement
Verb
  • In February, Eagles safety Cooper DeJean wore a pair of custom shoes made by Stevens. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Stott finished Saturday's game with one hit in three plate appearances.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Robinson started in place of Herro, finishing the loss with 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three-point range in 31 minutes.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of finish
Verb
  • During her time on the long-running ABC drama, which concluded after 12 seasons in 2005, Delaney won an Emmy in 1997 for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
    — Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • In its most recent meeting, which concluded on March 19, Fed officials acknowledged growing economic uncertainty, prompting them to raise their inflation forecast while lowering their growth outlook.
    — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of conclude
Verb
  • Featuring six unique designs adorned with rhinestones and dazzling details, these accessories—from purses to wallets— showcase the iconic PEEPS Bunny and Chick, adding a playful surprise to your Easter ensemble.
    — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of adorn
Verb
  • The home run chase occurred after Judge hit one homer in his first 13 games, offering no sign about where his season would wind up in the context of baseball records.
    — Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • About 20% of unvaccinated people who get measles wind up in the hospital.
    — Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of wind up
Verb
  • Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny, get their faces painted, decorate cookies and participate in egg hunts.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The area was decorated with a Palestinian flag hanging by the counter and string lights and crescent moons hanging from the awnings.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of decorate
Verb
  • Pair of Goggles: Custom goggles to complete the rider’s gear.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • And the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm was completed off Long Island.
    — Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of complete
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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 10 Apr. 2025.

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