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

His unwillingness to back Hilton drew a roundabout rebuke from California Republican Party Chair Corrin Rankin. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 And that, in a roundabout way, was the point. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Noun

Following a behind-schedule and over-budget redevelopment by Transport for London, the roundabout was replaced last year with a byzantine road and cycle lane layout which, peppered with traffic lights, causes constant congestion in the area. — Ian King, CNBC, 10 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for roundabout

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Adjective

Much existing research has had to rely on estimating which tasks could potentially be accomplished by AI, or indirect surveys rather than actual spending or usage records.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
SpaceX’s expanding presence in Texas has driven substantial economic growth since 2024, creating over 56,000 direct and indirect jobs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of indirect

Adjective

However, bear cases are diverse, encompassing concerns over accounting practices, circular revenue deals, solvency issues, and widespread enterprise deployment failures.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The circular process cuts production costs for battery materials by approximately 20% compared to virgin materials, offering automotive manufacturers both sustainability and financial incentives.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 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 where the arch would sit is right between the two landmarks.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
When the four friends reached a traffic circle, O'Brien rammed their car with his truck, forcing it to crash into a telephone pole, according to the affidavit.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of traffic circle

Noun

Flores and another person threw an electric scooter over the overpass railing onto the freeway below, authorities said.

— Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged seven people in connection with the Main Street overpass attack, alleging several worked together to target the CHP cruiser and the officers trapped beneath it.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of overpass

Noun

The Interstate 5 interchange to eastbound Highway 50 will be closed Saturday evening through Sunday morning, Caltrans said in a news release Friday.

— Haley Parsley August 8, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The film is largely shot around the station on Berlin’s Schönhauser Allee, a busy interchange between public transport lines, but the title also hints at the idea of change in society.

— JD Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

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