as in indirect
not straightforward or direct
took a roundabout route to the beach
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as in underpass
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Recent Examples of roundabout
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
In a roundabout way, the country’s affluence might be contributing to its pessimism.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Olthof reiterated at the Town Council meeting that his development company is also pledging $350,000 toward the construction of a roundabout in the planning stages at Gibson and East 117th Avenue and any roadway improvements on Gibson.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
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
In a roundabout way, the country’s affluence might be contributing to its pessimism.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Noun
Sunday, the coroner’s office was dispatched to the crash location — a roundabout at South Ten Mile Road and West Victory Road — and determined that 45-year-old Dustin Wielkiewicz, a Star resident, was dead at the scene, according to a Tuesday press release.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Olthof reiterated at the Town Council meeting that his development company is also pledging $350,000 toward the construction of a roundabout in the planning stages at Gibson and East 117th Avenue and any roadway improvements on Gibson.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundabout
Adjective
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This includes about 29,000 direct construction jobs, more than 80,000 indirect and induced construction jobs and nearly 10,000 jobs related to wind farm operations.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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High humidity, medium indirect light, and warm temperatures are best for your prayer plant.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Tran brake-checked the truck twice at the Story Road underpass, prosecutors said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The crossing there is in a high-traffic area near downtown Vista with little room for an overpass or underpass.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Toward the beginning of the episode, the group sits down to eat at a hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot and the camera swings around the table in a sweeping circular motion, capturing everyone laughing, bonding and sharing a meal.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The image showed Robinson gazing at the camera, dressed in circular statement earrings and a bandana print blouse buttoned to the top.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Standard Rotary Blade Push Mower To adjust the mower height on a standard rotary-blade push mower, start by locating the adjustment levers.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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The laser assembly was mounted on a high-precision industrial rotary stage and a gimbal capable of rapidly adjusting its position to follow moving targets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Said Rahmani often compared his life story to the plot of Paulo Coelho’s novel The Alchemist, in which a young shepherd sets off on a long and winding journey to find his treasure, only to learn that it was buried near his home all along.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Miscellaneous notes Bryan Torres, OF, STL: Torres made his MLB debut this past week after a long and winding road to the majors that included a stop in independent ball.—
Andrea Arcadipane,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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About 1,500 protesters tried to march to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, a key city landmark, after Friday prayers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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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
Noun
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One person died and four others were hospitalized in a fiery San Francisco crash involving a vehicle flying off an overpass onto Interstate Highway 280, authorities said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Facing set point again at 25-24, Francis Parker setter Iker Salgado stuffed an overpass kill attempt.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Ongoing construction worsened the situation, but shortly after the interchange, traffic eased.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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About that time, Monroe County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a couple that was driving southbound on I-75 near the I-275 interchange (Exit 20).—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Roundabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundabout. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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