rounds (off or out)

verb

Definition of rounds (off or out)next
present tense third-person singular of round (off or out)
1
as in ends
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 complements
to serve as a completing element to coffee and dessert rounded out the meal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds (off or out)
  1. ends
  2. complements
  3. finishes
  4. concludes
Verb
  • There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
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  • The modern design complements any home decor and is perfect for tall tapered candles.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Sweetness from a sugar-vinegar-tomato soup mixture complements the naturally sweet, tender carrots, and the addition of jalapeño and Dijon balances it all.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of complements
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  • But on this night, as Fernandez finishes his dinner, Joe goes to his room and turns down the bed.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Wherever Moss finishes his football career, the school will have a class athlete.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • Merchandise sold at Steinbrenner Field will also be Rays-specific after spring training concludes.
    Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The report concludes that the current risk level in the affected region of the DRC is high.
    Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of concludes
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“Rounds (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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