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
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The Cubs loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning, and Busch coaxed a two-out walk to end the game.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026 -
Minter underwent surgery to repair the tear, ending his season prematurely.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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While at Urbitran, Mike was asked to reimagine Columbus Circle by one of the potential private developers to complement their building plans.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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But Embiid attempted only three more free throws for the rest of the game, finishing 8-of-9.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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But on the flip side, some studies conclude that CODAs learn from playing interpreter at a young age to communicate better personally and professionally later in life, and may grow up endowed with special talents for conveying and reading facial expressions and gestures.—
Bob Brody,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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The Supreme Court paved the way for the phenomenon in a series of rulings, concluding that political spending is free speech.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Tall spikes adorned with small, tubular flowers bloom during summer with a second wave later on, and some varieties rebloom from spring through fall.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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And that performer winds up being Lady Gaga, who is a bit of a diva in this film.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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Director Orson Krennic Anybody in middle management can relate to this Imperial officer who's saddled with getting a big project up and running (in his case, the first Death Star), forced to deal with uncaring bosses and winds up having some rebellious types screw the whole thing up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The look was completed with pillow-like, puffy material around her feet and neck.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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To complete her dramatic look, Osaka’s hands were dipped in dripping red paint.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 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 10 May. 2026.
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