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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 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
Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Passes for the round-trip cost $15 per person, per match, and require a match ticket.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Meditation, yoga, journaling and a daily walk round out the basics.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Different power plants have different beneficial attributes, and nuclear power plants are especially adept at meeting round the clock demand.
—Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim and Hailey Gates round out the cast for the film that A24 released theatrically on April 3.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
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Noun
These walls, activated by shooting a switch, permanently block pathways for the remainder of the round, dynamically altering gameplay.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Adjective
Use a geometry compass or a round object, like a dinner plate, to draw a smooth arch connecting these two lines.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Passes for the round-trip cost $15 per person, per match, and require a match ticket.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Adverb
The mountain was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1987 and has recreational activities year round.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Meditation, yoga, journaling and a daily walk round out the basics.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Preposition
The bezel round the screen is extremely narrow too, while the rear panel features a flat back and a side structure that coolly creates the impression of being created from a series of separate layers.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Different power plants have different beneficial attributes, and nuclear power plants are especially adept at meeting round the clock demand.
—Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
And for dinner, round out the day at Midsummer House, one of eight Cambridge restaurants found on the Michelin Guide.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim and Hailey Gates round out the cast for the film that A24 released theatrically on April 3.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
Noun
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.—
Gabrielle Gillette,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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But even as his social circle broadened, there was perhaps no one more influential on Greenspan than Ayn Rand.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Peppercorns are the small, spherical fruits that grow in bunches on a climbing vine of these plants, similar to how grapes come to life.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Amazon shoppers say the $22 Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm leaves their skin hydrated and plump.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Police did not immediately have an exact count of how many officers were injured.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Treinen underwent imaging, but Roberts did not have his exact diagnosis.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Under the satin nightie, Holmes wore a white tank top that intentionally allowed her black bra straps to peek through.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Those showers don't encompass the entire area and will move through, bringing with them on and off stormy conditions.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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