rounded (off or out)

verb

Definition of rounded (off or out)next
past tense of round (off or out)
1
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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2
as in decorated
to serve as a completing element to coffee and dessert rounded out the meal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounded (off or out)
  1. ended
  2. decorated
  3. concluded
  4. adorned
  5. finished
  6. complemented
  7. wrapped up
  8. completed
Verb
  • In the quarter ended June 30, Palantir delivered one of its strongest quarters yet.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Dream’s five-game win streak ended Monday with a 109-87 beatdown from the Aces.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ended
Verb
  • Near the entrance of the exhibit is a large healing lodge decorated in white hand prints.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
  • Today, the outside of the shelter has been repainted and decorated with hanging baskets.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • Bangladesh is the second South Asian country, after India, with which Korea has concluded a CEPA.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The former Portugal youth international adds depth to Ipswich’s midfield, after Jens Cajuste and Dan Neil’s loan deals concluded at the end of last season.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of concluded
Verb
  • It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Given his exploits for Spain in North America this summer, there’s an argument for him to once again be adorned with the accolade for being the sport’s best male player.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • After a shot by midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta was spilt by goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer, Hopkins finished the rebound in the fifth minute for the opening goal at CPKC Stadium.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of finished
Verb
  • As a main, the branzino, bathed in a lemon-orange sauce and complemented by asparagus gratinée, was peerless and paired well with the beet salad.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Despite being different colors, the piece complemented one another, looking like a natural pair rather than opposing ideas.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Definition of complemented
Verb
  • Last week tech's hyperscalers wrapped up their quarterly updates, which had investors laser focused on artificial intelligence spending.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Indiana responded with a 14-2 run to pull within 100-98, forcing Minnesota to execute under pressure after seemingly having the game wrapped up.
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrapped up
Verb
  • Mississippi’s medical examiner has completed Nolan Wells’ autopsy report, officials told NBC News on Thursday.
    — Kenzi Abou-Sabe, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • The Glazer family, led by the late billionaire Malcolm Glazer, completed its takeover of Manchester United in 2005.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of completed
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“Rounded (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounded%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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