round 1 of 5

noun

Definition of roundnext
1
as in loop
a circular strip a round of steel to reinforce the wooden beam

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2
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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3
as in circle
something with a perfectly round circumference use a cookie cutter to make the rounds of dough

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round

2 of 5

adjective

ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce round (audio)
1
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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2
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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3
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones an organ with a beautifully round sound

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4
as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent a round dozen eggs

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round

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adverb

1
as in through
from beginning to end people working there all year round

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2
as in around
on all sides or in every direction gather round and listen to my story

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3
as in back
toward the opposite direction turned round to see who was calling out

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round

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preposition

as in over
in random positions within the boundaries of talked to voters round the city

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round

5 of 5

verb

1
as in to roll
to form into a round compact mass carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray

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2
as in to circle
to travel completely around a monorail for visitors that rounds the park

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3
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
Noun
One clear answer could make the evening easier than another round of trying to anticipate everyone. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026 The Spartans defeated Apple Valley 35-21 in the first round of the playoffs. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Adjective
The set includes two chairs and a round table that fold flat for convenient storage when not in use, and comes in chic shades like blue, green, red, and yellow for a cheerful pop of color. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026 Celebrate with Santa and The Grinch on this two-hour round-trip journey from Nelsonville Depot to East Logan that includes a visit with Santa, holiday music, and a candy cane treat. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Adverb
Wreaths hang round the necks of the Art Institute’s beloved bronze lions. — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026 The deals come as the ChatGPT maker is reportedly looking to lock down a mega funding round ahead of an IPO. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Preposition
Entering round four at the 2026 Tour Championship, Viktor Hovland is in the lead with a score of -15. — Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Shoes are way too clunky and be-socked feet on a bus are just asking to encounter a plug that’s strayed from a bunk while going round a corner. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
Led by Rhamondre Stevenson, the Patriots are carrying three running backs on their roster rounded out by Corey Kiner and Lan Larison. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 Aslı Tarcan Aslı Tarcan rounds out our selection of ten clinics to research in 2026. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for round
Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
  1. loop
  2. wheel
  3. circle
  4. spherical
  5. plump
  6. ringing
  7. exact
  8. through
Noun
  • Its stated goal is to build continuous defensive loops that find and fix weaknesses before attackers do.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The husband freed one loop, then another, and used the momentum to pull the dog toward him and out of the car.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Rush Creek Reserve is a dippable fondue-like wheel wrapped in spruce bark from Uplands in Dodgeville, WI.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of wheel
Noun
  • Into this eclectic circle comes Leland, an Alabama man who wears his particular brand of Christianity on his sleeve and has endured more than his fair share of tragedy.
    — Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • But the mood about data centers and AI has turned negative in both liberal and conservative circles.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of circle
Adjective
  • Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener’s personality.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Those two housings are also different shapes, with one spherical and the other cylindrical.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of spherical
Adjective
  • Have lunch at the petite Picnic Real Food Bar, and don't worry if it's already run out of the plump and delicious pies (everything is worth trying).
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Five trips later, this serum has left me with a plump, hydrated complexion that looks great even without makeup.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Tinnitus is the perception of a ringing, buzzing or roaring when no external sound is present, according to the World Health Organization.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026
  • How Tinnitus Benefits Would Change The bill would also restrict compensation for tinnitus, commonly described as ringing or other sounds in the ears.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • The programming available on a recent visit was largely an indoor affair, with arts and crafts, board games, a big screen for movies, and some video games on hand, though exact offerings do change.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Our flood stories remember the sea rising and swallowing land thousands of years before Western science could prove it; geologists have since matched them to the exact sea-level changes after the last ice age.
    — Liam Freeman, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of exact
Adverb
  • Cut Week will mark the biggest elimination in The Voice history, when each coach will send two singers straight through to Live Shows as five more contestants battle for one remaining spot on each team.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The donor layer absorbed visible light, while the transparent acceptor layer allowed sunlight to pass through.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of through

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