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

Their glorious half century was brought to an end in a roundabout way by a thin scale of soft metal about the size of an aspirin, found in a whitewater stream in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada on January 24, 1848. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 In a roundabout way, Hugging Face CEO and co-founder Clem Delangue called for fewer safety guardrails. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Noun

At the roundabout at East Rosedale Street and South Ayers Avenue, Langs stopped his car and honked at Burkhart, who was in front of him. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026 The former project would place two natural rocks topped with pelican statues in La Jolla Boulevard medians next to the pedestrian crossings south of the Colima Street roundabout and north of the Camino de la Costa roundabout. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundabout

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Adjective

Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
But the second lineage has a much more indirect and mysterious connection.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of indirect

Noun

In a 40-day period, researchers documented more than 40,000 animals – including elephants, primates, and big cats – using a single such underpass, which extended their feeding and breeding range while reducing potential conflict with humans.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
Police said officers located the armed suspect near Mountain Vista Street and the Interstate 11 underpass.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of underpass

Adjective

There are two lounge chairs inside and two more on the private deck, with a heated infinity pool and a circular daybed, tucked beneath the awning for shade.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
The brand said the jacket is the first product to be certified by Testex Circularity, a standard Arc’teryx co-piloted as part of its work in circular product standards.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of circular

Noun

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
Chouinard says low-precipitation rotary nozzles, such as MP Rotators, are the clear winners.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 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

Northbound lanes of Highway 65 at Pleasant Grove Boulevard reopened Wednesday afternoon after a 37-year-old man jumped from an overpass and later died, according to Roseville police.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The trail will be a continuation of one recently built on the Waverly Road bridge over the Little Calumet River, just south of the I-94 overpass.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of overpass

Noun

The project aims to improve Santa Fe Street from Ridgeview to Mur Len roads and construct a new interchange at Interstate 35.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Roadway preservation work is set to close lanes and bring delays along a key Boise interchange for nearly two weeks, the Idaho Transportation Department announced Wednesday.

— Rose Evans August 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of interchange

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