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Recent Examples of roundhouse
Over the past few months, videos of China’s humanoid robots performing bike rides, roundhouse kicks and side flips have blown up the internet, often amplified by state media as a key potential driver of economic growth.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
My father would drive me to the Falls Road roundhouse where the old steam engines were arrayed in their stalls in contrast to the fast and sleek new trains at the nearby Pennsylvania and Mount Royal stations.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
The ditch itself measured about 46 feet long and was situated near a roundhouse, suggesting that humans may have played some role in the accumulation of these amphibians.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Action Edition Lights, camera, roundhouse kick to the head.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
My father would drive me to the Falls Road roundhouse where the old steam engines were arrayed in their stalls in contrast to the fast and sleek new trains at the nearby Pennsylvania and Mount Royal stations.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
The ditch itself measured about 46 feet long and was situated near a roundhouse, suggesting that humans may have played some role in the accumulation of these amphibians.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Action Edition Lights, camera, roundhouse kick to the head.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundhouse
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The third-year lineman’s rush included a right uppercut through Barton’s right armpit.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frazier obliged, surprising Ali with a cross and an uppercut from his supposedly weak right arm.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hold for 30-60 seconds, focusing on keeping pressure in the midfoot and the knee aligned with your toes.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Spanx Supersmooth Perfect Fit Ponte Micro Flare Pant Speaking of smoothing, these dress pants have compression from waist to knee and a subtle flare leg — like your favorite yoga pants but office appropriate.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Beyond losing Alt and Slater, swing tackle Trey Pipkins III has missed time with a knee injury.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2015, South Korea's state-run National Pension Service (NPS), the largest shareholder in Samsung C & T, became the swing vote in approving a controversial merger between Samsung C & T and Cheil Industries amid allegations of political pressure .—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Each turkey is infused with the signature Cajun spices that make Popeyes famous, bringing just the right kick to your holiday table.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even with Little's kick Sunday, the Jaguars are below average, in part because Little has two misses (one against San Francisco) from 47 yards.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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To the left, a playroom with a Billard Nicolas table evoke a sense of shared play, while vintage exhibition posters infuse the room with colorful energy.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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But Polanco said in modern populist politics, on the left and right, a deep resume doesn't hold as much sway with voters.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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The giftable set packs a one-two punch with the help of the brand’s Super Fade Discoloration Serum and Super Fade Discoloration Moisturizer.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dejan Kulusevski switched off, letting Kerkez work a one-two with Justin Kluivert and run through.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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Human rights organizations have renewed their criticism, airing concerns about the persecution of dissent in a country where more than 800 people are behind bars for political reasons, according to the legal rights organization Foro Penal.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu also won a Gold Glove -- for the second straight year -- leaving Duran as the odd man out defensively.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The tariff hike provoked an immediate outcry in the U.K., with the country's beleaguered steel industry already suffering a number of body blows, including steelworks closures leading to thousands of job losses, and U.S. tariffs of 25% on steel exports to the States.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Most of the industry seems to view the measure as a body blow that will hurt tech companies’ ability to hire the best talent.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Roundhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundhouse. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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