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
Verb
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Every single space throughout the property makes the most of the landscape with massive windows and moody interiors that complement the moss surrounding the hotel in the summertime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The plants that are selected as groundcover beneath crops tend to develop root systems that complement, rather than compete with the main crop.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 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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At the time, Harold's autopsy concluded his death was caused by multiple, serious cardiac issues including pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac around the heart.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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With roster movement already underway and a top-25 recruiting class incoming, the season that just concluded serves as a foundation rather than a finished product.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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VeryFirstTo founder Marcel Knobil purchased two diamonds worth over $35,400 to adorn the chocolate bunny’s eyes, contributing significantly to the final price tag.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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VeryFirstTo founder Marcel Knobil purchased two diamonds worth over $35,400 to adorn the bunny’s eyes.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Smith wound up with 23 points and nine rebounds while Sengun added 24 points and Thompson 18 and seven assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The deep sea may wind up full of these prosthetic habitats—ecosystems that function in some ways, but that remain diminished and hollow compared to their natural state.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 12 Apr. 2026.
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