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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Hutton wanted to stay in the game after his playing career ended.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Woodland, who entered the final 18-hole round tied for fourth place, six shots behind eventual champion Wyndham Clark, ended Sunday’s round in that same fourth-place slot with Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup following rounds of 64-65-70-69.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ended

Verb

In preparation for move-in day, the resident assistants had decorated each floor with a different theme — Rick and Morty, Pokémon and Luca, for example.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorated

Verb

At least 15 babies and children from the faith-healing sect died between 2015 and 2025 from illnesses that doctors could have successfully treated, the experts concluded.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Kirk Heilbrun, a forensic psychologist who evaluated Clancy in April, concluded his testimony Tuesday, testifying that Clancy was suffering from a form of bipolar disorder, but could still appreciate that killing her children was wrong.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of concluded

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The shoes were dramatic as well, a stiletto sandal adorned with voluminous tulle — this was a Valentino collaboration with Philip Treacy from spring 2010.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Each room is flooded with amber Southwestern light, framed by chunky wooden beams, and the massive beds are adorned with local textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorned

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The Rattlers finished 4-4 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play in 2025, just two seasons removed from winning the Celebration Bowl and a Black college football national championship.

— John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Bullock finished off her look with black strappy sandal heels and Jessica McCormack pendant necklaces.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of finished

Verb

Crafted in an ivory and fern colorway, the shoe features a white upper complemented by golden accents and subtle green detailing.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of complemented

Verb

Boise State football wrapped up fall camp on Saturday afternoon with its second scrimmage within the space of a week, bringing to a close a grueling 18 days of practices ahead of the start of the season in two weeks.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
Allisen Corpuz wrapped up the last automatic place Friday, and Andrea Lee and Alison Lee took spots off the working ranking Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrapped up

Verb

Taylor Farms has completed more than a dozen acquisitions or investments since 2011.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Trump then argued that a massive renovation of the building can’t be completed without his fundraising – and recognition for it with his name on the building and grounds – even though Congress appropriated $257 million for the project.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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