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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

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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

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of round
Noun
The 2024 second-round pick cut well through defenders and displayed worthwhile receiving ability in spurts during padded practices. — Mike Kaye july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Last year, the 49ers traded Samuel for a fifth-round draft pick to the Washington Commanders, the franchise that Brandon Aiyuk has unsuccessfully angled to join since walking out on the 49ers last season. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Adjective
The Australian star accessorized with a chic black bucket hat, a pair of black round-toe ballet flats with a center strap, and a slouchy black leather bag. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 July 2026 Sturdy, timeless, and 23% off, this pretty set includes two wooden armchairs and a round table. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Adverb
The final additions of cheddar, nutmeg, and red pepper round out the dish’s depth of flavor before—as with my mom’s grits cakes—they’re chilled in a casserole dish overnight before being cut into triangular slices and broiled until golden. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Suber is the fourth player in the last five years to hold at least a share of the lead at The Open after his debut round. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Preposition
And that’s fair, too, considering the Heat have been in the play-in round the past four years, just missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026 Between more teams making the knockout round this year and Pulisic’s injury history, there is a 70/30 chance Team USA manager Mauricio Pochettino rests Pulisic on Friday. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, and Kiki Iriafen will round out that group. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 Schafer was accompanied in her Mount Rushmore creation by her Blade Runner costar Michelle Yeoh, who rounded out their list by selecting late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman and Doctor Strange himself, Benedict Cumberbatch. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 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
  • The rural community has for years worked to build a loop railroad and transfer facility for cargo and grain.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • To outsiders, interior design may seem like a continuous loop of selecting fabric swatches, flying between High Point and Salone del Mobile, and cultivating relationships over long lunches.
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Authorities say Jones suddenly slumped over in the driver's seat before Wesley climbed out of the back seat, pushed her body into the passenger seat, got behind the wheel and drove away.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • The bike rolls on lightweight cast aluminum wheels shod in sticky Metzeler Racetec RR K3 tires.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
Definition of wheel
Noun
  • There will also be multicultural food vendors, an international marketplace, community art projects, drum circles, youth soccer, interactive art activities and family programming designed to encourage participation rather than simply observation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The other is a healthy Venn diagram where those circles intentionally overlap.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of circle
Adjective
  • Rather than assembling it in the workshop, the whole spherical valve was put together outside the assembly yard.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Of course the world is spherical and, as such, very similar to a ball.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of spherical
Adjective
  • As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Canned Pumpkin Canned pumpkin is an all-season alternative to the insides of a plump winter squash.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • 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.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • The highway span was the exact ground covered last year by Sunshine Perez, who had made two trips to liquor stores to buy Patron tequila before driving the wrong way onto a Turnpike exit ramp.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • As of Wednesday, July 29, a spokesperson for the streaming service didn’t have an exact release date to share with The News & Observer via email.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of exact
Adverb
  • The government opened 10 registration centers across Port-au-Prince in neighborhoods considered generally safe as dozens of hopeful Haitians trickled through.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • To make sure the mixture cooks all the way through, add hot water into the baking dish surrounding the ramekins — just halfway up.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of through

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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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