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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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But rising import costs from tariffs have thrown her for a loop.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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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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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,
24 June 2025
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Now the wheel has turned and Ada is up on top, and Agnes is a very formidable critic.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Mattias Johansson returned to the winner’s circle and looks fully recovered from his knee replacement 6 months ago.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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According to People magazine, Kate currently has a support network that primarily consists of family and a close circle of trusted friends.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Or what happens if the cylinder is not perfectly spherical?—
Steven Strogatz,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2025
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The Oort Cloud, a large expanse of icy bodies revolving around the sun at a distance 1,000 times greater than the orbit of Neptune, is widely thought to be spherical — although it has never been directly observed.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
10 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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And it must be noted, microwave ovens vary and mug materials vary, so your exact cooking time could be different from mine.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Most oil exports from Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE pass through, as well as Iran’s own exports.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Making your pitch too long and full of paragraphs--not easily scannable for busy decision-makers with hundreds of emails to wade through.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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