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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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)
Verb
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Zach Neto was hit by a pitch and Mike Trout ended an 0-for-22 slump with a single to load the bases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026 -
If the season ended Tuesday, Chicago would have the second AL wild-card spot.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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After the six previous matches concluded rather quickly with bloodless knockouts (a UFC record), the fight between American Gaethje and the German-born, Georgia and Spain-representing Topuria lasted much longer.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Bortoleto finished the sprint in 11th place but was later disqualified for exceeding the FIA’s maximum engine intake air pressure limit.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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They’re grilled then finished in the oven, rendering the skin crisp, and a little sticky.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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This Countach, presented in the marque’s Nero Tenebre color scheme complemented by a black-leather interior, is one of just 300 built.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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An outdoor chef’s kitchen is complemented by a fireplace, Jacuzzi, fireside pit and swing.—
Kim Quillen,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The New York Giants are enjoying their summer break after minicamp wrapped up last week.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Putah Fire that burned 860 acres in Yolo County was 95% contained Monday as firefighters wrapped up containment efforts and prepared to begin fire suppression repair, Cal Fire said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Roughly 23,000 ballots remain to be tallied, with the majority of the vote count expected to be completed by Friday, said Ken Casparis, a county elections spokesperson.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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