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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
Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
John Tolkin had the first chance to win the shootout for the U.S. Keylor Navas knocked down his try in the fifth round.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2025
While the Broncos were eliminated by the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round by a final score of 31-7, the season was a major success.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Whoever receives the most votes will be named the area round most valuable player.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2025
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Virginia Democrats on Tuesday are voting for their nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general, rounding out the statewide ticket and setting the stage for a bellwether election later this year.
—CBS News, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Vasil, who started on a College World Series team at Virginia, was originally selected by the Mets in the eighth round of the 2021 draft.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
John Tolkin had the first chance to win the shootout for the U.S. Keylor Navas knocked down his try in the fifth round.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Adjective
Memphis traded Desmond Bane to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first round picks, and one first round pick swap according to Shams Charania.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Adverb
In 2018, the Bells explained why parenthood hadn’t happened for them yet and Amy partially attributed it to Ricky being on tour year round.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2025
While the Broncos were eliminated by the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round by a final score of 31-7, the season was a major success.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Preposition
Adults watched their little ones make their way round the arena, holding out their hand for a congratulatory high five as their child whipped by them.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Whoever receives the most votes will be named the area round most valuable player.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2025
Verb
But Allstate said not to count out the West Coast: Los Angeles, Glendale and Oakland, California round out the 10 riskiest cities for drivers.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Virginia Democrats on Tuesday are voting for their nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general, rounding out the statewide ticket and setting the stage for a bellwether election later this year.
—CBS News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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Others paid tribute to classic Americana, with patriotic flags waving through Levi’s or Wrangler denim belt loops.—
Amber Elliott,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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But rising import costs from tariffs have thrown her for a loop.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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And so that – the strength of that wheel has to do with having the spokes and having a multitude of perspective.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The Tarte Shape Tape formula delivers full, flawless coverage that instantly brightens dark circles, blurs blemishes, and sculpts the face without feeling heavy.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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A couple of years ago, the tree collapsed, on account of disease, and now, amid birdsong and leaf-whisper, the concentric circles of stones, shifted by roots and overgrown with moss, have become a memorial to the organism that once supported them.—
Shauna Lyon,
New Yorker,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The blade has a rectangular tip, and the handle ends in a spherical bulb.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 4,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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In the case of sea silk, the structural coloration come from the layering of a spherical protein called photonin—one that becomes more vivid the more orderly the protein arrangement.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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After the treatment, skin was visibly more plump, smooth, hydrated and radiant.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Modelled directly after the team’s 2025 season design, the helmet is finished in Coinbase’s signature electric blue to present an exact replica of the real thing, just dramatically oversized.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While the exact reasons behind the latest moves were unclear, the wild swings in the Taiwan dollar over the past two trading sessions come as domestic firms — including life insurers and exporters — prepare to release their half-year financial reports.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The ordinance was rushed through by abusing the emergency ordinance process.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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Even for those following every step of the way in the eight-week trial, from jury selection to witness testimony, closing arguments and jury deliberations, there were a lot of claims and evidence to parse through.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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