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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
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Gonçalo Ramos’ goal ultimately sent his nation through to play Spain in the next round… but not before some even later drama ensued.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
His lawyer, Kurt Jelinek, was a familiar figure—his vast round face was often in the papers.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
This marks the third time that Australia has advanced to the knockout round after losing in the round of 16 in 2006 and 2022.
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ABC News,
26 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.
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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.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Noun
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets along with second-round draft picks in 2027, 2028 and 2033, league sources confirmed to The Charlotte Observer on Friday.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Gonçalo Ramos’ goal ultimately sent his nation through to play Spain in the next round… but not before some even later drama ensued.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Adjective
Rebounding won’t be easy as the Packers were hit hard in free agency and didn't have a first round draft pick.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
His lawyer, Kurt Jelinek, was a familiar figure—his vast round face was often in the papers.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Adverb
Starting from the center of the crust, place the tomatoes going round in a circle until all the tomatoes are used.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
This marks the third time that Australia has advanced to the knockout round after losing in the round of 16 in 2006 and 2022.
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ABC News,
26 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Many of the residents moving to One, Two and Three Lights, inside the downtown loop around the Power & Light District, are relocating from outside Kansas City — often more than 75%, according to developer Cordish’s data.
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This connection between measurement and personalized learning then becomes a kind of positive feedback loop, where each feeds into the other.
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Director Alberto Rodriguez also emphasized the practical benefits of legs over wheels in industrial environments, citing comparable mechanical complexity and superior maneuverability.
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There’s the possibility of one network or platform taking the rights or continuing to go with the wheel approach, where four networks share the rights and air it once every four years, or possibly even a larger wheel featuring some streamers.
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As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.
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The facility will also include 50 production lines dedicated to manufacturing spherical micro- and nanodiamond powders used in advanced materials applications.
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Making Your Seashell Ice Spheres Grab a spherical ice mold, fill it with water, and set your seashell inside.
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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.
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Amazon shoppers say the $22 Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm leaves their skin hydrated and plump.
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The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
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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.
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Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
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Essence is a founder standing in front of tens of thousands of the exact customers a corporate channel would have charged a fortune to reach and gatekept anyway.
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Thorough cooking kills the virus, so cook eggs and meat all the way through and skip raw milk.
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The manicure lets the natural tones of your nail peek through, and has been spotted on the likes of Zoë Kravitz (painted by celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi) and Kylie Jenner (created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt).
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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