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as in rolled
to form into a round compact mass
carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray
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as in circled
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
rounded on the track and headed for the finish line
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as in smooth
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Recent Examples of rounded
Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Both pieces reflect a focus on craftsmanship and comfort, with soft, rounded shapes and fabric choices that bring a subtle warmth to a space.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Braintree finished third at 324 (+40), Saint John’s (Shrewsbury) finished fourth with a 325 (+41) and Longmeadow rounded out the top five with a 328 (+44).
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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What looks truly positive is this rounded bottom base from which shares have broken above.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Both pieces reflect a focus on craftsmanship and comfort, with soft, rounded shapes and fabric choices that bring a subtle warmth to a space.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Place rounded dough on the table, and using your hand, create a concave shape and gently cup your hand over the dough ball.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Braintree finished third at 324 (+40), Saint John’s (Shrewsbury) finished fourth with a 325 (+41) and Longmeadow rounded out the top five with a 328 (+44).
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounded
Verb
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Besides being one of the best ways to stay warm, puffer jackets are also unbelievably packable, much like this Eddie Bauer down jacket that has insulation for chilly days but can be folded or rolled to practically half its size.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The offense rolled again, scoring at least 28 points for the fifth straight game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Up ahead, two men argued, their shouts and curses drowning out the hum of a helicopter that circled in the distance.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Police say a car registered to Ramiro Mendoza and containing several people circled the area several times before closing in on Buatisa-Perez and opening fire.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The style is striking, with wooden ceiling panels curved like rock formations and plenty of nods to the natural world in the form of stone, more wood and bronze.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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My typing finger is totally bent, totally curved, from all these books.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Joyce's nebula scene captures the expanding shell of the supernova remnant CTB 1, also known as both the Garlic Nebula and the Medulla Nebula for its resemblance to both the bulbous plant and the human brain.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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The jersey-stitch construction gives it a smooth drape that layers easily under blazers or jackets.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a statement win for the Mustangs, Ralston Valley QB Zeke Andrews balled out.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her brother cannon-balled off a rock to join her.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 20-minute ride with Balloons Over Rum flies high above terrain once traversed by Bedouins and used as a backdrop for films like The Martian.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Food, natural resources, jobs, ideas, and people all traversed a border that was barely monitored for large stretches.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, the design language shifts from squarish to roundish and more curvy, presenting a silhouette closer to a human figure, at least from the front.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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The wrappers don’t have to be a perfect circle, just roundish.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounded. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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