as in indirect
not straightforward or direct
took a roundabout route to the beach
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Recent Examples of roundabout
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
An economic opening would be a roundabout way of getting to the end goal, one close Rubio friend told USA TODAY.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Aya Batrawy, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
During that time, a new roundabout was built at 167th Street, which is now open to traffic.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
In a strange roundabout way, Mendenhall put America on the metric system.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
An economic opening would be a roundabout way of getting to the end goal, one close Rubio friend told USA TODAY.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Relics like the more than century-old Greek Club's veranda that overlooks a roundabout with a bronze statue of Talaat Harb, who championed Egyptian economic independence from foreign influence.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
During that time, a new roundabout was built at 167th Street, which is now open to traffic.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundabout
Adjective
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China, which has deepened military and economic cooperation with both Pakistan and Iran in recent years, has publicly celebrated Pakistan's role in facilitating indirect communications between Tehran and Washington.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Gomez noted that under federal law, foreign governments and their representatives are prohibited from owning those licenses, and any indirect foreign ownership above 25% requires FCC approval.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Noun
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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
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This incident comes just days after two out-of-state men were arrested for spray-painting antisemitic graffiti and swastikas on residential fences, an underpass and near businesses in Sterling Heights.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than grouping artists around a theme, curator Miguel Rodez invited each participant to work within the circular format while maintaining their own visual language.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The shoes went with her couture Maison Margiela dress, which was jewel-embellished and featured a crinkly circular feature framing her.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The advantage is slight; in typical mowing conditions, a rotary mower and a mulching mower perform equally well.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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After first threatening to kill Hole, Barli instead jumps out of his fifth-floor balcony window, where he is impaled on an outdoor rotary clothes airer stationed in the garden below.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the 1990s, while the area around Columbus Circle was being rebuilt by private developers, the city was considering an upgrade to the traffic circle itself.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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The site is currently a grassy traffic circle at the foot of Memorial Bridge.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Somerville firefighters stand on overpass as hearse carrying Trooper Kevin Trainor passes underneath during dignified transfer.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In 2021, an elevated overpass on a Mexico City metro line collapsed onto a road, killing 26 people and injuring dozens just as a subway train was crossing over the section.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Banks make so much on interchange fees and annual fees that even a cardholder who never carries a balance is profitable.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Simison noted that city planning efforts for the Ten Mile Interchange area have been in the works since 2005, before the interchange was built.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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“Roundabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundabout. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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