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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
Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Learner Tien, 20, saved match points and came back from a set down in his second-round match.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Their final shape, round and big as racquetballs, came together when Dale portioned the dough balls into a silicone half-dome mold.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
In private markets, Anthropic leapfrogged OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup in Silicon Valley, closing in on a $1 trillion valuation in its latest funding round as more LLM companies look to go public this year.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
After navigating the treacherous play-in round the past three years to make it to the playoffs, and even the NBA Finals in 2023, the Heat’s run of six consecutive seasons in the playoffs is over.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The main house is rounded out by a large, unrenovated room that could be turned into an office, a fitness center, or even more guest accommodations.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Cepeda was widely expected to advance to the second round as the only leftist candidate, coasting off of the fervent support from incumbent President Gustavo Petro’s base.
—Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Learner Tien, 20, saved match points and came back from a set down in his second-round match.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Adjective
According to Gatorade, past Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year athletes have gone on to combine for four MLB MVP awards, 48 All-Star appearances and 32 MLB first round draft picks.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Their final shape, round and big as racquetballs, came together when Dale portioned the dough balls into a silicone half-dome mold.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Adverb
But round after round, these riders would scupper their chances with a rail – not infrequently at the very last fence.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
In private markets, Anthropic leapfrogged OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup in Silicon Valley, closing in on a $1 trillion valuation in its latest funding round as more LLM companies look to go public this year.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Preposition
That gave the Giants seven selections on the weekend including first round Ohio State weak side linebacker Arvell Reese, first round Miami right tackle Francis Mauigoa, second-round Tennessee corner Colton Hood, third-round Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields and the three sixth-round picks.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
After navigating the treacherous play-in round the past three years to make it to the playoffs, and even the NBA Finals in 2023, the Heat’s run of six consecutive seasons in the playoffs is over.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Many Drag Race alums also round out the leading cast, including Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Symone, Marcia Marcia Marcia and Latrice Royale.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The main house is rounded out by a large, unrenovated room that could be turned into an office, a fitness center, or even more guest accommodations.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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These baggy pull-on jeans channel Taylor Swift’s courtside look, complete with an elastic waistband, functional belt loops, and pockets on both the front and back.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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But a quick peek at the Trailforks app revealed this gem of a ride, an 8-mile loop climbing through grassland and chaparral, past a reservoir, over Conn Peak and back down Whiskey Ridge, with enough singletrack and elevation change to earn it.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Long an astute observer of discovery and rediscovery, whether the subject is a city or herself, Sante—having emerged from a tight circle of luminaries including Jim Jarmusch, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Nan Goldin—is now on the precipice of a second artistic renaissance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Between releases, the band has experienced pivotal full-circle moments, the pendulum of time pushing them back into the past and informing their future.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Check It Out, 2022, consists of an educational program on anger management that plays on a spherical red television set recalling a space helmet.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Benjamin began the bee Tuesday by correctly spelling micellar, an adjective that describes anything relating to or composed of micelles, which are tiny, self-assembling, spherical clusters of molecules.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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At Pan Asian restaurant Oriental, the lobster comes to the beachside tables looking like plump scoops of ice cream, and is best ordered alongside the black pepper wagyu beef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Look for cherries that are bright, plump and firm.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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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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Many women are simultaneously navigating chronic stress, poor sleep, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressure, nonstop digital stimulation, and relentless productivity expectations during the exact years hormonal shifts begin intensifying.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That, however, doesn’t capture the exact torque, force and grip required for a robot hand to work flawlessly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Especially women, with all those drunken servicemen rolling through, packs of them, fights spilling out of the cafés, catcalls and spitting in the streets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The passages won’t be large enough for bighorn — with their broad horns — to squeeze through, advocates say.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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