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as in smooth
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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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Recent Examples of rounded
Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
The newest Tortue features a slightly more rounded case, with softer, more generous lines than previous iterations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
He was hunched over, his shoulders rounded beneath the material of his dark blue blazer; his strong, square features were glistening with sweat.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Chicken and rice are both considered healthy options for a well-rounded diet, and eating them every day is a great way to manage weight by maintaining steady energy levels and lean protein intake.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
The newest Tortue features a slightly more rounded case, with softer, more generous lines than previous iterations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The matcha flavor is sweet with just a subtle hint of matcha earthiness, rounded out with sprinkles and glaze on top.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
He was hunched over, his shoulders rounded beneath the material of his dark blue blazer; his strong, square features were glistening with sweat.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounded
Adjective
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The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, and smart home control.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
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How to Plant Dahlia Tubers Dahlia tubers have a bulbous body at one end, and a small crown with future growth points called eyes at the other.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Still, the recovery has not been entirely smooth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The carrots also add smooth texture and extra flavor to this comfort food favorite.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Four people were injured Sunday evening when a speeding Jeep clipped another car and rolled on southbound Interstate 25 in Adams County, according to fire officials.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fearing multiple shooters and working to prevent their escape, officers shot flat the tires of cars, trucks and motorcycles in the area and rolled the shooter’s truck down a ravine.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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But doing things the easy way has been unbecoming of the Ducks, who fell behind by two goals, circled the wagons to force overtime but then stumbled in the bonus session, 4-3, off Marco Rossi’s OT winner.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Several controversies have circled the production, including criticism from Paris Jackson.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The usually straight path of light gets curved along the warp, with the degree of curvature dictated by how close to the object of mass the light passes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bieber’s stage was large, roundish, and mostly bare, with a hilly ridge around the edges.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Under magnification the spores appear roundish, colorless, and smooth to slightly rough.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Quickly pinch butter into flour mixture to create flattened pieces.—
Carla Hall,
Southern Living,
19 Nov. 2025
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The company’s smaller sized safes, which begin at $1,350 per year and are the size of a semi-flattened shoebox, are all currently occupied.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Colorado Rapids out-Wells-balled themselves at Empower Field.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bare root trees and shrubs, as the name suggests, are not sold in a pot or balled and burlapped.—
Dr. Lauren Kurtz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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