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noun

Definition of roundnext
1
as in loop
a circular strip a round of steel to reinforce the wooden beam

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2
as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order a busy round of parties during the holiday season

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3
as in circle
something with a perfectly round circumference use a cookie cutter to make the rounds of dough

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round

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adjective

ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce round (audio)
1
as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center round billiard balls the earth is not perfectly round

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2
as in plump
having an excess of body fat a round little grandmother who was a natural to play Mrs. Claus

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3
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones an organ with a beautifully round sound

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4
as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent a round dozen eggs

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round

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adverb

1
as in through
from beginning to end people working there all year round

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2
as in around
on all sides or in every direction gather round and listen to my story

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3
as in back
toward the opposite direction turned round to see who was calling out

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round

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preposition

as in over
in random positions within the boundaries of talked to voters round the city

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round

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verb

1
as in to roll
to form into a round compact mass carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray

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2
as in to circle
to travel completely around a monorail for visitors that rounds the park

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3
as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course rounded on the track and headed for the finish line

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Recent Examples of round
Noun
The Raptors agreed to send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and pick swaps to the Clippers for Leonard — who spent one season in Toronto, and that was the year the Raptors won their lone title. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Additional rounds of heavy rain and storms will continue from the central Plains east to the Ohio Valley and interior parts of the Northeast through this weekend. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Adjective
Now more than $650 off, this 9-foot round outdoor umbrella is a catch that’s selling out quickly. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026 Spain won all four knockout matches 1-0, including a round-of-16 match against Portugal, mirroring the opponent and score of Monday’s match last round. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Adverb
This will give you round after round of new flowers from midsummer until the first frost. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026 Meanwhile, his father walked round and round the mare, pressing gently along her spine. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Preposition
But as the old saw has it, a lie goes round the world while the truth is tying its bootlaces. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 The bezel round the screen is extremely narrow too, while the rear panel features a flat back and a side structure that coolly creates the impression of being created from a series of separate layers. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
Florida rounded out free agency with several depth signings to provide competition for training camp. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 Fireworks at York Field, complete with food trucks, live music and inflatables, rounded out the city’s Independence Day festivities. — Daily News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for round
Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
  1. loop
  2. wheel
  3. circle
  4. spherical
  5. plump
  6. ringing
  7. exact
  8. through
Noun
  • Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The reduced mass and shorter power transmission path help minimize electrical losses before power reaches the wheels.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Most of the time, propulsion to the front wheels comes from a second electric motor, also connected to the eCVT; this permanent-magnet synchronous traction motor has an output of 203 hp (151 kW) and 201 lb-ft (272 Nm).
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of wheel
Noun
  • Overall, the address was taken seriously in partisan pro-Trump media circles, while it was treated skeptically everywhere else.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of circle
Adjective
  • Any pearl that is not classically and symmetrically spherical is a baroque pearl.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
  • This mixture is pushed through an extruder to form tiny, sprinkle-like cylinders, which are then tumbled in a rapidly spinning chamber to round them into near-spherical particles.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of spherical
Adjective
  • Advanced Night Ceramide Signature Anti-Aging Night Cream Think of this ceramide-rich formula as plump skin in a bottle.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Instead of turning to cobbler this summer, put all of those juicy peaches and plump raspberries at the farmers’ market to good use with this stunning recipe.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
  • About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • But there have been no exact numbers of how many missiles and drones Iran had when the war began or how many have since been used or destroyed.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Authorities know where the boat sank but have not yet pinpointed its exact location on the bay floor.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of exact
Adverb
  • Cover the pan briefly while searing to help the meat heat through without drying out.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • The regime wants to charge tolls for the tankers passing through.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Definition of through

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