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

The county’s first roundabout, at the intersection of Tienken, Runyon and Washington roads on the Rochester/Rochester Hills border, was very controversial, Bryson recalled. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 So far this year, there have been 37 crashes at the roundabout — three times more than there were in 2021. — Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026

Noun

If an emergency vehicle is approaching, exit the roundabout before pulling over; do not stop inside the roundabout. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 On a roundabout near I-635 and Argosy Casino, Gunion began shooting at the woman, the release said. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundabout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundabout

Adjective

Netanyahu pulled out of the agreement that March, but Qatar remained the principal venue for indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Alongside these projects, notable indirect investments include Aurora Media (Secuoya), Culture CAP 7 and Moby Dick.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of indirect

Noun

Turn 5 comes just before the underpass, a heavy braking zone that’s been identified as a possible overtaking spot, and Turn 6 is underneath the highway, marking the start of Subida de las Cárcavas.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Finally, in 2019, state and federal officials approved a $94 million underpass.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of underpass

Adjective

The campaign highlights core values like transparency and traceability, in addition to environmental responsibility, circular-economy initiatives and ingredients.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
My father was the man of tricks, who sat for an hour mining a watermelon with a circular spoon, who carved the rind into a castle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of circular

Noun

The property also retains several period details, including a hanging globe light and a red rotary telephone mounted on a kitchen wall.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The buttons, switches and rotary controls also have a satisfying action, avoiding the flimsy feel that can undermine an otherwise attractive economy-car interior.

— Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of rotary

Adjective

Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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

The traffic circle at Eagle and Amity roads in South Meridian was previously the county’s lone full dual-lane roundabout — meaning with two lanes going the full way around.

— Rose Evans August 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026
The traffic circle where the arch would sit is right between the two landmarks.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of traffic circle

Noun

The overpass opened in December ahead of schedule and under budget.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The Yolo County parents of a 7-day-old infant found living in squalor in a tent under an overpass have pleaded not guilty to the child endangerment charges against them, records show.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of overpass

Noun

Kipling Street will also be closed in both directions at the interchange.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
With humanity’s ecological interchange with nature subsumed and directed by capital’s endless circuits of accumulation, the exploitation of natural resources and the aggregation of waste ensues.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of interchange

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