1
as in ending
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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2
as in finishing (off)
to serve as a completing element to
coffee and dessert rounded out the meal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounding (off or out)
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Early this week, Senate Republicans and the president appeared to be edging closer to a framework to ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which is now in its second month — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026 -
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app, incidentally ending a $1 billion deal with Disney in the process.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Chicago Board of Education will vote Monday on whether to hire interim CEO Macquline King permanently, concluding a monthslong national search for the school district’s next leader.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Developers and states sued, and federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn't show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey mother uses rally to teach daughter Aubrey residents Emily Murray, 43, and her 9-year-old daughter Storie spent Friday evening making signs and decorating a shirt before attending their first No Kings protest in Frisco on Saturday.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Wreaths are also custom to Ancient Greece, with Greeks traditionally decorating their front door with a flower wreath to symbolize welcoming nature into their homes.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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Most people want to read more, but actually finishing books is another story.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler has had success in Houston, finishing T2 in three of the last four Children's Opens.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Pearl drop earrings peek through her tousled strands, adding an extra dose of glam and complementing the shimmering champagne tones of her gown.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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For this easy one-layer snacking cake, Marmite is the secret ingredient in the dark chocolate ganache, amplifying the natural fruitiness of dark chocolate and complementing the cardamom, coffee, and orange flavors in the cake.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
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Newsom is winding up eight years as governor with a mixed record at best.—
Tom Philp,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The water is naturally filtered in the wetlands before winding up back in the reservoirs.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last, but certainly not least, the PCMag security team has been at the 2026 RSAC Conference this week, which is just wrapping up.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new single and album news came the day before McCartney is set to do a two-night stand at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, his first live dates since wrapping up a 2025 arena tour in November.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Rounding (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounding%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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