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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After a weak showing in Iowa, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and quickly folded into the broader MAGA-verse.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
During the hearing, which ended without a decision, Reyes chastised the government attorneys, who had previously told the court that renovating the links was still in its conceptual stage.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of ended

Verb

There’s a tranquil adults-only atmosphere here, soundtracked by calming music and decorated with figurative wooden and golden statues by local sculptors Aron Demetz and Peter Senoner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Armstrong’s old bedroom is now decorated with photos and paintings of the moon landing and autographed photos of astronauts who’ve visited.

— John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of decorated

Verb

Investigators concluded those underlying allegations were not substantiated.

— Derek James, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The rap superstar followed up its release with her first headlining arena run, dubbed the Little Miss Drama Tour, which began in February and concluded in April last year.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of concluded

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The photos Radomski shared to her Instagram page show herself donning a white, strapless gown adorned with a pink and green floral pattern.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
For some time, Ming’s cruiser sat outside the Wyandotte County Courthouse, where it was adorned with flowers and other mementos.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of adorned

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Kreiss-Tomkins, who was previously a state legislator, finished the state’s open primary race in August in the top spot, with another Democratic candidate, Tom Begich, in second place.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The Angels went 62-100 — the first 100-loss season in franchise history — and finished last in the AL West in their only season under Suzuki, who ended his 16-year major league playing career as a catcher for the Angels in 2021-22.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of finished

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The dynamic collection was complemented by fabrics engineered to reveal high contrasts in the wash, laser-friendly fabrics and high-performance stretch constructions and sateen.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Support from the faculty was enthusiastic, and Louise worked closely with professors in many departments to ensure the museum’s exhibitions complemented their classes.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of complemented

Verb

Almost none has completed the reorganization that produces the compounding gains on the other side.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Kaplan previously worked at Tepper’s Appaloosa Management hedge fund and advised him on the Panthers acquisition completed in 2018.

— Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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