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)
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These signals intensified recently when Kast abruptly ended the transition process after a clash with outgoing Boric over a project to install a submarine cable to connect Chile and China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hudson complemented her gown’s multi-watt sparkle with some eye-catching bling.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The shotmaking by Strus was complemented by Donovan Mitchell, who scored a team-high 26 points to go with 11 assists.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Avs finished the first period down two goals but up 17-7 on the shot clock.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Federal investigators said their review uncovered broader violations, concluding the district also allowed male students to access female-only facilities and compete on girls teams.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Guests entering on the ground floor are greeted by an impressive staircase adorned with intricate Italianate paneling and molding—all which reflects the meticulous restoration to transform what had, for decades, been a corporate office space, back to its former Neo-classical grandeur.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The living room walls, painted in pale pink and red with bronze highlights, are also adorned with intriguing details, mirrors, and antique pendant lights.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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The high wind watch will kick in Monday afternoon through the night as well, warning of south winds up to 30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible through the period.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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However, a powerful cold front swung through the area after lunchtime, bringing gusty winds up to 50 mph and temperatures dipping in the late afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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People gathered at Navy Pier on Saturday to celebrate the Hindu spring tradition of Holi, also known as the festival of colors, with music, dance, and by throwing and decorating each other with colored powder.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Or, frost the cake completely and decorate with a fruity garnish for a more elegant event.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The new officer completed a basic training program that provided a third of the hours once dedicated to teaching recruits how to fill out a key form.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Washington Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Horst said Scott would need about 170 additional days in jail to complete that maximum sentence.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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