round (off or out)

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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2
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
  • Election laws are set at the state level, meaning that any order from the president seeking to end the voting option would likely be met with legal challenges.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Daylight saving time ends (slightly) earlier in 2025.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then complement it with a refreshing fattoush salad or one of our comforting homestyle stews, which reflect the heart of our kitchen.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Jordan Whittington – gains 50 yards through the air to complement Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After recording the second out of the inning, the right-hander was unable to finish the frame.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Amazon Prime Video’s six-part thriller concluded with an ending that cannonballed into new territory and paddled swiftly away from the ending of Michelle Frances’ 2017 novel of the same name.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Trump was right again in concluding that the Federal Reserve has been too late in responding to the deterioration of the job market.
    Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dainty gold buckles adorn the soft suede straps that will hold your feet firmly in place, and the square toe design offers room for your toes to sit comfortably without feeling squished.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gillis couldn’t get Book to the bar, but Book wound up getting Gillis into an Eagles practice.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Chouinard wound up backing a young environmental activist named Mark Capelli who led an effort to halt development on the Ventura.
    David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Families can enjoy painting a watercolor on the terrace with local artist Nancy Willis or a cookie-decorating class with Pastry Chef Celine Plano.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Its reversible design offers you the unique opportunity to decorate with the seasons—the lighter side for spring and summer and the darker to capture the moodiness of fall and winter.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Chambliss has completed 19 of 25 passes for 319 yards in his first start since transferring from the Division II level.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Renovation of the west wing, which includes the dining hall, kitchen and clinic offices, was completed over the summer.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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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 Sep. 2025.

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