rounding (off or out)

verb

present participle of round (off or out)
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)
  1. ending
  2. decorating
  3. concluding
  4. complementing
  5. finishing
  6. adorning
  7. winding up
  8. completing
Verb
  • Michael Busch followed with a strikeout on a pitch-clock violation for calling time a second time in the at-bat, then Alex Bregman hit into an inning-ending double play on the next pitch.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cheap cliffhanger ending aside, the rest of the episode proves an emotionally satisfying kickoff for the final stretch of the season, laying Joe’s only shot at redemption, both mortally and spiritually, at the feet of her team.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • The caffè is the most casual of the bunch, with big red armchairs and vintage posters decorating the walls.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That’s why Tonsmeire heads to TJ Maxx for help decorating clients’ bathrooms.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of decorating
Verb
  • The first season ended with Anton marrying Paul Baker to keep the Canadian in the country, concluding a season’s worth of intense eye contact with a heated just-married kiss.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Bravo series retooled its cast after concluding its Season 15 reunion in February 2025.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of concluding
Verb
  • Moreover, they are designed to enhance an Antarctic cruise by complementing the elegant surroundings with multiple panoramic observation platforms and fleets of Zodiacs and kayaks.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Fort Adams State Park is another good spot for an autumnal stroll, with vibrant leaves complementing the views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of complementing
Verb
  • The 31-year-old former NFL quarterback is on the fast track after finishing his playing career in the 2022 season.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Como, for instance, qualified at the expense of Milan and Juventus, finishing fourth in Serie A.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of finishing
Verb
  • But the very act of putting on a wearable—of willingly adorning oneself with a tiny computerized narc—is an act of surrender.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the photo, the father-son duo was all smiles, adorning matching jiu-jitsu outfits.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorning
Verb
  • The hit sequel follows 10-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) being separated from his family for a second time during a family vacation, and Kevin winding up at the luxurious Plaza Hotel in New York City.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Taking it with you prevents it from winding up in the ocean, or in the mouths of wildlife.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of winding up
Verb
  • Kevin Jairaj / Imagn Images During an early August practice, Hurts was unusually expressive after completing a deep pass down the middle to Elijah Moore in tight coverage.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Chinese automaker says an IRON robot autonomously walked off the production line after completing manufacturing, demonstrating the integration of robotics, automation, and AI into its production process.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of completing
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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 15 Sep. 2026.

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