ROUNDING (OFF OR OUT) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

rounding (off or out)

verb

present participle of round (off or out)

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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as in finishing (off)

to serve as a completing element to coffee and dessert rounded out the meal

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That kind of conflict doesn't leave you feeling like the world is ending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Superman and Batman might be one of the DC Universe’s most famous partnerships, but Robert Pattinson is officially ending speculation that his take on Bruce Wayne would fit in the cinematic world created by James Gunn.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of ending

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The same phenomenon applies to minimalist interiors in independent coffee shops, all-neutral home decorating schemes and the uniformity of facial features and bodies on screen.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Think portable instead of permanent Some of the most useful renter-friendly ideas aren’t about decorating at all.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of decorating

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The sportswear giant announced the end of their relationship last month, concluding nearly two decades of sponsorship, which began when Mbappé was just nine years old.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Alyssa Lareau, who left the Civil Rights Division’s Federal Coordination and Compliance Section last year after concluding that anti-discrimination laws such as Title VI were no longer being faithfully enforced, was similarly torn.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of concluding

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Stone and wood run from the exterior to the interior, complementing the alpine surroundings.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
This year’s festival has set 119 films — 75 features and 44 shorts – across its Main Slate, Spotlight, Currents and Revivals sections along with a series of talks complementing the lineup.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of complementing

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While finishing her new novel ‘American Hagwon,’ author Min Jin Lee traveled to Sydney to discover how the city may have shaped her fictional protagonists.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Before finishing his first year, Thornton received a Thiel Fellowship and left MIT to focus full-time on his company.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of finishing

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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

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After completing initial laboratory testing, the team aims to reduce voltage and fill-factor losses, refine current matching, and scale up device size for larger applications.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Paris Hilton brought head-to-toe silver sparkle to the awards show with a pair of custom Christian Louboutin boots completing her look.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of completing

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