ROUNDED (OFF OR OUT) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

rounded (off or out)

verb

past tense of round (off or out)

as in ended

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point I'll round off the meeting here and let everyone get an early start on the weekend

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as in decorated

to serve as a completing element to coffee and dessert rounded out the meal

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United States forward Folarin Balogun has signed with the high-profile Klutch Sports agency following an eventful World Cup campaign that ended when the national team was eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16.

— Martin Rogers, New York Times, 14 July 2026
After a severe concussion ended his career, that structure disappeared almost overnight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of ended

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In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
The theater decorated its lobby in the style of the seafaring movie with netting on the ceiling and nautical props along the walls.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of decorated

Verb

Days before the British sanction, the executive committee of the ICC’s oversight body concluded that Khan had committed serious misconduct and recommended that he be removed from office.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Advertisement By last fall, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had concluded that its conventional public diplomacy efforts—known in Israel as hasbara—were woefully insufficient.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of concluded

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Photos of personal belongings, like smartphones, left behind the bar on the night of fire adorned the walls.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Once plated, the steak remains at center stage, adorned with a drizzle of the bright, herbaceous chermoula, which enhances the meat without overpowering its rich flavor.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of adorned

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And no matter how close that build appears to being finished, Cristobal will assure you there’s more work to be done.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
So far, Sheetz has finished migrating more than 600 stores, averaging 200 per month, according to a company announcement today.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Definition of finished

Verb

This timing is complemented by margin stability that existed before the memory crisis.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
But by the time the work was shown at Documenta in 2017, the piece came to include a vast array of watercolors that complemented the images spread across six screens.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of complemented

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The show wrapped up its nine-episode first season on July 3 with a huge cliffhanger that puts a main character in jeopardy.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
By the time the Round of 16 wrapped up this week, all three co-host nations — Canada, Mexico, and the United States — had been eliminated.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of wrapped up

Verb

Affordable housing near The Pearl While there are limited affordable units at The Pearl, Atrium recently completed its other affordable housing commitment.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
This particular booster, known as 1067, has already completed 35 orbital missions, more than any other SpaceX rocket in history.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 July 2026

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