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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
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Kneeland was a second-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2024 and played in a reserve role for the Cowboys.
—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
There were reels, round rolls of film like discs made in heaven.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Elias Gomez, a Cincinnati resident known as the Cuban Cowboy, was eliminated during part 4 of the battles round on season 28 of the singing competition.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger – drafted in the second round out of UCLA – continued his monster start to life in the NFL, flying round the field and popping up wherever the Packers tried to move the ball.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The current lineup is rounded out by drummer Deen Castronovo, whose tenure dates back to 1998; keyboard player Jason Derlatka, who joined in 2020; and bassist Todd Jensen, who came aboard shortly after that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Nick — along with celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Gwyneth Paltrow — participated in a $30 million Series B funding round for the popular soda line Olipop in 2022.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Kneeland was a second-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2024 and played in a reserve role for the Cowboys.
—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
There is expected to be one more round, with about 2,000 roles eliminated.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
There were reels, round rolls of film like discs made in heaven.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
The Intrepid fabric is ideal for business suits year round.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Elias Gomez, a Cincinnati resident known as the Cuban Cowboy, was eliminated during part 4 of the battles round on season 28 of the singing competition.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
Preposition
Wisconsinite Andrea Boehlke, who currently lives in Milwaukee, has appeared on the show three times, making the jury round each season.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger – drafted in the second round out of UCLA – continued his monster start to life in the NFL, flying round the field and popping up wherever the Packers tried to move the ball.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The nighttime concept is amplified in the moody video rounding out the campaign.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The current lineup is rounded out by drummer Deen Castronovo, whose tenure dates back to 1998; keyboard player Jason Derlatka, who joined in 2020; and bassist Todd Jensen, who came aboard shortly after that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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Upon entering the time loop, Tara cycles restlessly through phases and responses, trying to decide how to use the days.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Data is a loop, Seth explained.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 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,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Ferris wheel never materialized either.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Trump and his circle disdain the Bush-Ryan-Romney Republican Establishment and Clinton-Schumer-Jeffries Democratic Establishment in equal measure.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cover with plastic and roll into 10-inch to 11-inch circles.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sponge is spherical in shape and is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey, the marine researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All of this bounty was contained in a tortilla that is pleasingly plump without being structurally compromised.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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There were black burlat cherries, plump apricots, a basket of fragrant strawberries.—
Danielle Postel-Vinay,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is here to provide a ringing endorsement.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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While the exact details of the deal are unknown, it was reported that Sony made an initial $25 million profit from producing the film for Netflix.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The exact placement of that narrow band will determine who could see a few inches and who might see more than a foot.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Sometimes time is the healer for everyone for the bright light to come back through.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures are also expected to drop this weekend as the cold front sweeps through.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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