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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 back
toward the opposite direction
turned round to see who was calling out
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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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Jack Smart, People.com, 13 May 2025
On the strength of two fluke goals, and then three other ones, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-1 on Saturday night to win Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup playoff series.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Ahmed, who is in her forties, has a round, open face and speaks in complete paragraphs.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The remaining contestants were eliminated following the live vote and Instant Save round: Conor James (Team Adam), Alanna Lynise (Team Kelsea), Kolby Kordell (Team Adam), Kaiya Hamilton (Team Bublé), Olivia Kuper Harris (Team Legend), Iris Herrera (Team Kelsea), and Bryson Battle (Team Legend).
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The infamous ‘slap heard round the world’ and its fallout.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Meanwhile, three other titles — Folklore, Lover, and Midnights — also return to the two rankings, rounding out Swift’s impressive quintet of returning bestsellers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Who’s ready for another round of Bob Odenkirk vs. the world?
—Jack Smart, People.com, 13 May 2025
On the strength of two fluke goals, and then three other ones, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-1 on Saturday night to win Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup playoff series.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
After beating the Detroit Pistons in round one of the playoffs and the Boston Celtics, the defending champions, in round two, the Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years — and fans are elated, including Lee.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Ahmed, who is in her forties, has a round, open face and speaks in complete paragraphs.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Adverb
Friday alone, the 18th yielded 24 double bogeys or worse, the third most for any hole in a PGA Championship round over the last decade.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The remaining contestants were eliminated following the live vote and Instant Save round: Conor James (Team Adam), Alanna Lynise (Team Kelsea), Kolby Kordell (Team Adam), Kaiya Hamilton (Team Bublé), Olivia Kuper Harris (Team Legend), Iris Herrera (Team Kelsea), and Bryson Battle (Team Legend).
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Preposition
Ron became a frequent visitor to the trapping campsite, and his many tales told ’round the fire proved more than ample to further my recent affliction.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The infamous ‘slap heard round the world’ and its fallout.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Greatest hits collections by Fleetwood Mac (Don’t Stop, No. 5) and The Weeknd (The Highlights, No. 4) round out the top five.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Meanwhile, three other titles — Folklore, Lover, and Midnights — also return to the two rankings, rounding out Swift’s impressive quintet of returning bestsellers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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Rosen’s journey takes him on a loop through the Western Slope, down to the San Luis Valley and back to Denver.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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Why are kids obsessed with these nonsense-sounding words and saying them on seemingly endless loops?—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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One of the most obvious instruments is a rotating wheel with little cups on the end that measures wind speed.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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That aggressive flavor and character is seen in the sharpened grille mesh as part of its unique front fascia, gloss black 20-inch wheels and navy blue and black interior exclusive to the model.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Only time—and maybe another sister circle—will tell.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 May 2025
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Yet there has been little sign of that pressure, despite fears in Israeli circles that Trump’s actions before and during his Middle East trip — which skipped Israel, saw Trump broker a deal with Yemen’s Houthis and lift sanctions on Syria without Israeli input — was a snub to Netanyahu.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The reentry windows will narrow over the next couple of days, but experts won't be able to pinpoint an exact time or location before the spherical spacecraft makes its final plunge.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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Some proteins take the form of hollow, spherical structures called protein cages, acting as protective containers that deliver materials to cells.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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More details about the exact risks these storms will pose and the populations under threat next week will become clear in the coming days.—
Matt Rehbein,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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The exact path of the storm was not clear, Yack said.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Paramount is trying to seal a multibillion-dollar merger with entertainment giant Skydance, a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration to go through.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
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When visitors have passed through, Margouleff has been the one to set up the guitars—adjusting the action and pickups and intonation.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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