1
as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
I'll round off the meeting here and let everyone get an early start on the weekend
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as in to complement
to serve as a completing element to
coffee and dessert rounded out the meal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round (off or out)
Verb
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When remediation ends too soon, contamination often rebounds, according to DERM officials.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026 -
In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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As Daimler Truck's leadership has emphasized, hydrogen is meant to complement battery-electric systems, not replace them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The flat roofline and angled exterior are complemented by a curving stair and lush garden just beyond.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Horned Frogs finished the season 23-12 with a program high 11 wins in the Big 12.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Michigan finished the job, punctuating a remarkable two-year turnaround for May, who arrived at Michigan in 2024 after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The music festival concludes Sunday, with Kenny Chesney expected to close out the concert.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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After months of anticipation, the monumental 10-day Artemis II mission, which sent four astronauts on a record-breaking flyby of the moon, has concluded.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her look came adorned with red antlers and a person in a red bodysuit to hold her veil.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Phoenix Crown of the Druk Gyaltsuen (Dragon Queen) is made of silk brocade and adorned with phoenixes and other Buddhist motifs, Tatler Asia previously reported.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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And, finally, a bleak week winds up with a very happy ending.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Such contracts wind up costing more in the long run because of interest payments.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Each room is decorated with antiques and architectural salvage that’s been collected over the years, adding a little personality to the modern space.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The stunning views extend into the guest rooms, each of which is decorated with simple wooden furniture and has windows that open onto the salty air and the sound of crashing waves.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Only Apollo 13 completed a full free return, and that was forced by not knowing the status of the service module's engine after a mid-flight explosion.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to a meticulous $15 million renovation completed in 2020, the rooms and suites received a welcome facelift.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Round (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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