1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a round little grandmother who was a natural to play Mrs. Claus
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
an organ with a beautifully round sound
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
a round dozen eggs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in through
from beginning to end
people working there all year round
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in around
on all sides or in every direction
gather round and listen to my story
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
2
as in to circle
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
rounded on the track and headed for the finish line
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of round
Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs couldn’t play at Viejas Arena because the arena is hosting the opening round of the NCAA men’s tournament.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Flip your hair back over and finish drying by using a round brush to smooth strands.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
For each cookie, place one filling portion in the center of each cookie dough round.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Pyramids and obelisks are sun symbols, and Hawksmoor and his fellow Masons have positioned them round the city.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Others have suggested splitting it up and having pool play in spring training and the knockout rounds later on in the summer.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for round
Noun
The Golden Bears women (19-14) did win a conference tournament game before falling to Syracuse in the second round.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs couldn’t play at Viejas Arena because the arena is hosting the opening round of the NCAA men’s tournament.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Three years later, LAFC’s first round CONCACAF dominance (7-1 aggregate versus Honduran team Real España) brings the two sides together again.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Flip your hair back over and finish drying by using a round brush to smooth strands.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The company can also set up a Sirocco fan system and diesel heating to keep the tent comfortable year round.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
For each cookie, place one filling portion in the center of each cookie dough round.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Preposition
Naru Force will treat 2026 as a proof of concept year, investing in its core platform, operating system and AI tech infrastructure ahead of a funding round the following year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Pyramids and obelisks are sun symbols, and Hawksmoor and his fellow Masons have positioned them round the city.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Alabama and Louisiana round out the top three states with the poorest senior health.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Others have suggested splitting it up and having pool play in spring training and the knockout rounds later on in the summer.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for round
Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
Noun
-
Authentic sorrow fed on the performance of sorrow, in a never-ending loop.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Nearly 30,000 motorists use the tunnels each day as residents travel to work in Oakland or make the clockwise loop through Chinatown on to I-880 north, according to the Alameda County Transportation Commission.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV is an electric vehicle SUV with a 220 HP horsepower front wheel drive FWD electric motor powertrain, and has a 300 HP dual electric motor AWD driveline optional.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Greig collected a pass from Shane Pinto at the bottom of the faceoff circle, moved the puck to his forehand and fired a shot past Lankinen midway through the second.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Because of her Colombian heritage, Zegler faced aggressive pushback from conservative circles, who thought the title role of Snow White should be played by a white woman.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The motif of shooting this show, as Alex [Kurtzman] established in the pilot, were these tight moving close-ups with these new anamorphic spherical lenses that are up in people's faces.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
-
About an hour's drive north of Dunedin on the South Island, Koekohe Beach is famous among geologists for the spherical boulders that formed about 65 million years ago.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Each winter, a selection of international artisans have free reign to carve their designs into ephemeral Art Suites, whose elaborate beds—topped with plump mattresses, reindeer hides, and sleeping bags—are truly beyond imagination.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
-
These varieties produce juicy, plump strawberries, which are perfect for a summer harvest.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
But Malema was convicted of hate speech for making threats last year, and his party won less than ten per cent of the national vote in the most recent South African election—hardly a ringing endorsement of his ideas.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Eric DeCosta, the Ravens general manager, said a couple of days ago that his phone was still ringing because teams are still willing to trade with him.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The rules have since been changed, and only an exact tie in votes now qualifies for two awards.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
-
And that’s the exact advantage Mansfield Summit’s smothering defense created in the Class 5A Division II state championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Grit your way through, because the new tracks rock.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Midway through, the conversation, as all conversations about important literature should, turns to Hungarians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
