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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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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The two-day NBA Draft will take place on June 23 (first round) and 24 (second round) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
This leopard style looks just like the Running Point actress’s pair, from the eye-catching print to the soft round toe.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 May 2026
In coastal areas with milder weather, the flies can be spotted year round.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition to the famous hamburger steak sandwich, Char-Grill serves round burgers and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, and other seasonal menu items.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The all-star cast is rounded out by Tom Holland as Telemachus, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, Zendaya as Athena, Charlize Theron as Calypso, Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, and Benny Safdie as Agamemnon.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 12 May 2026
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Noun
That is until Strickland found some momentum in the second round, staying on his feet and landing strikes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The two-day NBA Draft will take place on June 23 (first round) and 24 (second round) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Adjective
The Spanish investigation analyzes the unlikely choice of a round-the-world boat trip to deliver a cargo of two cranes, 100 empty containers and two large manhole covers, sailing from one Russian port to another, despite the extensive rail network that spans the country.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
This leopard style looks just like the Running Point actress’s pair, from the eye-catching print to the soft round toe.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Adverb
The closest game for OKC this postseason was a nine-point win that closed out the sweep of Phoenix last round.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 May 2026
In coastal areas with milder weather, the flies can be spotted year round.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Preposition
Southlake Carroll After a disappointing end to the season in the area round last year, unbeaten Southlake Carroll ended the campaign as the top team in the area.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition to the famous hamburger steak sandwich, Char-Grill serves round burgers and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, and other seasonal menu items.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
This is not going to turn into some ’round them up’ type of thing.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The all-star cast is rounded out by Tom Holland as Telemachus, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, Zendaya as Athena, Charlize Theron as Calypso, Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, and Benny Safdie as Agamemnon.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 12 May 2026
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The short-loop design The ReCAM project is a strategic effort to bolster the UK’s national resource security by processing battery waste domestically rather than sending it for export.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Noun
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All-terrain wheels for a smooth ride on different surfaces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Andrew coach Alyssa Gunther put her in the circle on day one.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The girl buried her head into Blair, who rubbed circles on her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Boeing developed a plan to replace a key spherical bearing and step up inspections of the parts that hold the engines to the wings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Researchers also tested the device in gelatin models containing stiff spherical objects designed to mimic tumors hidden beneath tissue.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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Fresh blueberries should be plump and firm to the touch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If Jennifer Lawrence inspired you to get your own Mary Jane sneakers, head to Salomon to score her exact pair.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Kleinman said the exact number of copperheads in Connecticut is not known, as population counts are difficult to track, but that their population is declining due to habitat loss and development.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil once passed through.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Once the chicken releases easily, flip and cook until fully cooked through.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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