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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)
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These signals intensified recently when Kast abruptly ended the transition process after a clash with outgoing Boric over a project to install a submarine cable to connect Chile and China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Massini decorated the wall with symbols from Louboutin’s life, like Egyptian pyramids, boats, and coffee cups, all in a chalky blue and white.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each of its 10 rooms is decorated a little differently, but all offer that signature Florida Keys flair.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The intelligence assessment concluded that no one powerful or unified opposition coalition was poised to take over in Iran if the leadership was killed, according to the people familiar with the report.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The state’s highest criminal court concluded the evidence showed not only that Mejia did not commit the crime, but that no crime occurred at all.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The website’s background is now adorned with a grid of T’s.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Constructed out of poplar timber, the openings are festooned with gingerbread details handpainted and adorned by Wally Whitehurst.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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White and the other activists finished their speeches and then began a cacerolazo — a type of Latin American protest where people clang pots and pans.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Italy’s win on Wednesday delivered a knockout blow to Mexico, which finished 2-2.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This past weekend, the girls postseason wrapped up.—
American-Statesman sports desk,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Fifth Annual City of Trees Parade and Mardi Gras Festival has wrapped up in Sacramento, bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the Capital City.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some choose to porch sip with friends—ideally complemented with rocking chairs—while others soak up the beauty of a Southern spring in sweet silence.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut already has one of the largest income tax credits for the working poor, Fazio added, complemented by a healthy social services safety net.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Burton wound up missing the entire 2025 season, and Prentice had a solid season as a run-blocker and a pass-blocker — not allowing a single quarterback pressure in 25 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Annie wound up spending more than 140 days in the hospital.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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