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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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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)
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
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Buoyant markets during most of the quarter, which ended March 31, should also support the bank’s wealth and asset management division, which CEO David Solomon has called the growth engine of the bank.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tom Burroughs, District 2 at-large commissioner and chair of the Wyandotte County Economic Development Commission’s board, told The Star on April 17 that the project would complement other attractions in the county and offer another opportunity to increase tourism and local revenues.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Harmonizing With Drinks The food is complemented by a selection of drinks including wine, sake, and teas, which mirror the three cultures and is an innovative collaboration between Sandra Fernández, sommelier at Hoteles Xcaret, and Kristell Monto, sommelier from Mugaritz.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Miami rallied, finished strong, believed, and these past two play-in games have nourished that belief.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The computer’s latest forecast now has Wycombe down to finish second with an average of 88.75 points across those simulations to Wrexham’s 87.13 points.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The video concludes as the officer handcuffs Battle.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The events will conclude with the beginning of the Novemdiales, a symbolic and procedural period of nine days of prayer, mourning and remembrance.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Aparicio’s late grandmother, Maria de la Paz Torres Aparicio, handcrafted dolls adorned with clothes that people left behind during the war.—
Sarah Quiñones Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, The Dwarika’s spans 2.5 acres and features 80 rooms and suites, each one adorned with original woodwork, handcrafted furnishings and thoughtful Nepalese details.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Super Mario Bros wound up grossing $575 million domestically and $1.36 billion globally, ranking second domestically and globally to Barbie in 2023.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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As is, New Yorkers wind up going to the polls almost every year.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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It’s tastefully decorated without sacrificing comfort, with stunning natural accents and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Score more of Howard’s decorating tips in The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast, on sale April 22.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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The final cost will be set once the design is completed, said Laura Swartz, the communications director for the Department of Finance.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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He was also empowered to achieve a lifestyle by design that is filled with adventure, including completing IRONMAN triathlons and diving with great white sharks.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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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 28 Apr. 2025.
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