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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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Recent Examples of round
Jenny Porter Tilley, Indianapolis Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Two heavyweight wins against the Cowboys and Chiefs raised the curtain in emphatic fashion and Week 3 saw Philly face the Los Angeles Rams in what was a rematch of last season’s divisional round match-up in the playoffs.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Korda had already hinted at her physical struggles during Saturday’s post-round interview at the Lotte Championship.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
But this time round, Darnold looked much more comfortable.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Let’s see what round two has in store for us.
—Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden and Timothy Olyphant all round out the cast.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Although neither group made it to the final round of competition, in their class Murray placed first and Bourbon County placed Second.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, Indianapolis Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Two heavyweight wins against the Cowboys and Chiefs raised the curtain in emphatic fashion and Week 3 saw Philly face the Los Angeles Rams in what was a rematch of last season’s divisional round match-up in the playoffs.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As the round particles rub together, the air between the grains needs an escape.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Korda had already hinted at her physical struggles during Saturday’s post-round interview at the Lotte Championship.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Speaking of year round, the bird feeder’s metal mesh material is another key reason why animal-lovers like this feeder so much.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
But this time round, Darnold looked much more comfortable.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Preposition
Anyone old enough to have lived through the mayhem and economic decline of the 1970s probably will recall the tax cut heard round the world.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Let’s see what round two has in store for us.
—Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Netflix has rounded out the cast for its fresh take on The Age Of Innocence, a limited series based on Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden and Timothy Olyphant all round out the cast.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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This brand-new toy lets kids play with 32 jumbo-sized felt pieces that stick onto the board with hook-and-loop material.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The tennis ball demonstration encapsulates this philosophy, while showing not a pre-programmed set of movements, but a closed-loop perception-action system that interprets its surroundings and acts accordingly.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Samson Sky Switchblade The Samson Sky Switchblade is a flying sports car with a three-wheel chassis road that speeds over 201 km/hr (125 mph).—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Forest’s Elliot Anderson reacted, chasing the ball and leaving space behind that Zubimendi then passed into to find Riccardo Calafiori in the centre circle.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Don’t forget to check out Prime Day deals on Amazon’s bestselling beauty products, like the $7 Tree Hut Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub and these 38% off under-eye patches for dark circles, puffiness, and more.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those lucky/sitting ducks were at the center of a manifold creative pressure, like the core of a planet pulled spherical by gravity.—
Kate Colby
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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The prototypes were spherical wire frames containing sails; in the wind tunnel, they were put through their paces on different surfaces, including rough and smooth terrain, sand, pebbles and boulder fields.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Pillows Encased with a cotton cover and made from a down alternative filling, the pillows have a plump loft that feels like a wonderful combination of soft and slightly firm.—
Lindsey Greenfeld,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The set includes 18 pairs of eye masks to moisturize, freshen, plump, and brighten your skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the exact cause of eczema isn’t fully understood, it’s believed to arise from a mix of genetic, immune and environmental factors.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the exact date of the ownership change is still unknown, operations will shift under the United Community Center — including a new age cap of 3 years for on-campus care and a schedule that no longer aligns with Alverno’s academic breaks.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That’s an awful lot to go through, so let’s get started.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its thin skin is easy to bite through, meaning you there's no need to worry about peeling this apple before tossing it into the mix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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