rounds (off or out)

present tense third-person singular of round (off or out)
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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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Verb
  • The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.
    Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Long before buyers get to that level of detail, most will be charmed by the Buzz’s looks, particularly that bright and cheerful two-tone combination that complements the huge VW badge on its nose for a look that could be directly lifted from smiley-face cartoon vehicles.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The book finishes up with game mehcanics for some of the famous residents of Night Vale that can be used as allies, rivals or enemies in the stories told by the game.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The entire tour began in Santiago de Compostela, Spain this May and finishes May 30th 2025 in Mumbai.
    Eric Fuller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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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 21 Nov. 2024.

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