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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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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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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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as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
an organ with a beautifully round sound
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
a round dozen eggs
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as in through
from beginning to end
people working there all year round
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as in around
on all sides or in every direction
gather round and listen to my story
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned round to see who was calling out
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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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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Jenny Porter Tilley, Indianapolis Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Two heavyweight wins against the Cowboys and Chiefs raised the curtain in emphatic fashion and Week 3 saw Philly face the Los Angeles Rams in what was a rematch of last season’s divisional round match-up in the playoffs.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The home spotlights graceful archways, interior Juliet balconies overlooking the living room and a round formal dining table flanked by French doors.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Dual ovens, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry featuring glass panes, and a casual dining area with banquette seating round out the space—which was Hadid’s favorite room in the house.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
Without appearing to look, Rogers flicked the ball round the corner, straight into the path of Madueke running in behind, cutting inwards from the right.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Pair the book with a set of colored pencils to round out the gift.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Although neither group made it to the final round of competition, in their class Murray placed first and Bourbon County placed Second.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, Indianapolis Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Two heavyweight wins against the Cowboys and Chiefs raised the curtain in emphatic fashion and Week 3 saw Philly face the Los Angeles Rams in what was a rematch of last season’s divisional round match-up in the playoffs.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Skeet is a diminutive figure with short, gray hair, and a round face with prominent cheeks.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The home spotlights graceful archways, interior Juliet balconies overlooking the living room and a round formal dining table flanked by French doors.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
But this time round, Darnold looked much more comfortable.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Dual ovens, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry featuring glass panes, and a casual dining area with banquette seating round out the space—which was Hadid’s favorite room in the house.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Preposition
Hyland helps out round the Timberwolves’ guard depth, where there are question marks behind veteran floor general Mike Conley.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
Without appearing to look, Rogers flicked the ball round the corner, straight into the path of Madueke running in behind, cutting inwards from the right.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bosch stainless steel appliances round out the space and include an electric cooktop, a microwave-oven combo, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Pair the book with a set of colored pencils to round out the gift.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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This neurocosmetic innovation, inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research on touch receptors, works by activating sensory pathways in the skin to trigger the release of mood-regulating biomarkers, establishing a continuous feedback loop between skin repair and emotional balance.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Riders can start at the Laguna Campground and loop around the Big Laguna Lake and head back to the campground for about a 32-mile trek.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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There are food trucks, drinks, daily live music and even a Ferris wheel.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the conversation was only going in circles, so Darcey and Stacey made a beeline out of the room.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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He had been involved in dissident circles since his student days, in the nineties.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The piece, decorated with spherical lapis lazuli beads, vanished from a safe in a conservation laboratory on September 9.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Benefits include one pair of frames and two lenses, including lower-cost spherical lenses meant for people with relatively lower prescriptions.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those with thinner lips, glossy or satin textures add depth for a fuller effect, while a matte formula gives naturally plump lips a velvety backdrop that makes the rich pigment pop.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The peak of the autumn colors arrives and departs rather quickly, and the exact timing depends on a number of factors.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The exact process for screening adults for autism is still being developed.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Reheat gently in the oven at 250°F until it’s warmed through; this helps prevent you from overcooking as you reheat.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Terry then narrowed down the acts to the top five, with Turner, Sanchez, LightWire, Jourdan Blue, and Leo High School Choir moving through.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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