ROUNDABOUT Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈrau̇n-də-ˌbau̇t

Definition of roundabout

as in indirect

not straightforward or direct took a roundabout route to the beach

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Recent Examples of roundabout

Adjective

Cars and trucks piled into the roundabout, horns blaring. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 According to a news release from the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the man now identified as Wielkiewicz was driving a Chevrolet SUV south on South Ten Mile Road when his vehicle collided with a barrier wall at the Victory roundabout. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026

Noun

That's because the 250-foot structure would be built on a roundabout near the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans and their families. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 June 2026 Grassroots associations have made sure the posters of the disappeared are visible even at tourist sites, including outside a 17th century cathedral and on bollards at a central roundabout featuring a Roman goddess statue where Mexican soccer fans often celebrate. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundabout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundabout

Adjective

By dominating the digital world, Silicon Valley has already exerted indirect control over the physical one.

— Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Instead, they must be placed outside the barrier, forcing reliance on indirect measurements during operation and physical inspection after shutdown, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of indirect

Adjective

The goal is to demonstrate that circular denim can be inspiring for designers, credible for sourcing teams, relevant for brands and compelling for consumers.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Precautions are especially important when learning to use a new power tool like a circular saw.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Definition of circular

Noun

When sprinklers get silly In 2024, New York University applied mathematician Leif Ristroph and several colleagues built their own custom sprinkler that incorporated ultra-low-friction rotary bearings so their device could spin freely.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
The user turns the rotary wheel like a dial and the screen moves fluidly with uninterrupted real-time control over pace and direction.

— Shirl Leigh July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026

Definition of rotary

Adjective

But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

Definition of winding

Noun

Trump wants to build the arch on a traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Memorial Bridge from the District of Columbia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
In a traffic circle, no one has the right of way except someone who’s already in the circle.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

Definition of traffic circle

Noun

The Kansas Department of Transportation is responsible for work on the overpass and the Kansas Turnpike Authority is responsible for the ramps, according to the government.

— Sofi Zeman July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
The closures were active while crews worked on two joint seals on the overpass.

— Madison Smalstig July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of overpass

Noun

Below is another interchange with Scott, away to Newcastle the following week, as well as a piece of inventive hold-up play to free Adrien Truffert down the wing at Manchester City last November.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The new interchange will be a diverging diamond, like those found at First Street in Ankeny or Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee.

— Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 July 2026

Definition of interchange

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