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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
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This way, if, say, Abdul Carter falls to No. 4 in Round 1, the Pats can grab him, then take an offensive tackle in the second round without the wide receiver position being a total mess.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
We are led to the living room – also the television room – where Sayed and his wife, Zainab, demonstrate how to bake round sun bread, which rises in the sun.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Midlothian had ousted Heritage in the 2023 bi-district playoff round.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
So now, my drag is definitely rounded out a lot more.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Gall quickly submitted Punk in the first round to hand the WWE legend the loss.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This way, if, say, Abdul Carter falls to No. 4 in Round 1, the Pats can grab him, then take an offensive tackle in the second round without the wide receiver position being a total mess.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Minnesota receives Chicago's first round pick in the 2026 draft.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
We are led to the living room – also the television room – where Sayed and his wife, Zainab, demonstrate how to bake round sun bread, which rises in the sun.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Two wins and another top-10 finish round out his experience at Augusta National.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Midlothian had ousted Heritage in the 2023 bi-district playoff round.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
Nobody said anything in response but the awkward question did trigger laughter and some applause from round the table.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The camera is decently rounded, though not as curvy as the Mini 12.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
So now, my drag is definitely rounded out a lot more.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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But for me, returning to Top Chef wasn’t about closing a loop or arriving at a conclusion.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension, anti-roll bars, and four-wheel disc brakes with 14-inch wheels were standard.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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Emery is intensely private and has a small circle of friends.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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And so with perfect timing and wry irony, just as the unremovable blue circle turned up on billions of phones, WhatsApp quietly confirmed the solution.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There, eggs develop into a spherical embryo with six hooks that pierce through the intestinal wall to migrate to the animal's organs, primarily the liver.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Using a biofilm of Vibrio cholerae bacteria, Yunker’s team described the shape of the emerging biofilm as a spherical cap that resembles a contact lens.—
Carrie Arnold,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 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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Taking the time to determine your exact financial situation and set goals can be an enlightening experience.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The key is to use role models as a source of inspiration, not as an exact template for your own life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In The Apprentice’s debut season, Donald Trump was the show’s unflappable centerpiece: assigning tasks at the top of each episode, dispensing business advice midway through, and ultimately delivering his signature dismissal to one unlucky contestant.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Players create a character and have a main storyline to progress through, along with a huge variety of side quests that allow each player to have a unique experience.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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