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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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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Teams earn additional money for wins and draws, for advancing through rounds of the tournament—and for just being themselves.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 25 May 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown bid adieu in round two.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 May 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
One of the biggest names is country singer Morgan Wallen, who was eliminated during the playoffs round in season 6.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 May 2025
Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is being monitored round the clock by security personnel, Patrick O'Brien, a spokesperson for Holtec, the company that owns the property, told NJ Advance Media.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
The ensemble cast rounds out with Eugénie Anselin, Al Ginter, Anne Brionne and Christel Henon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The game was a rematch of Tuesday’s opening round, which Bonita Vista won 8-4.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Teams earn additional money for wins and draws, for advancing through rounds of the tournament—and for just being themselves.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 25 May 2025
Adjective
The design features an all-white mesh construction designed with a round toe.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown bid adieu in round two.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adverb
That resilience ultimately paid off, leading to a successful pre-seed funding round and positioning the company for future growth.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
One of the biggest names is country singer Morgan Wallen, who was eliminated during the playoffs round in season 6.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 May 2025
Preposition
Recommended Freedom 250 years of Revolution: What has ‘the shot heard round the world’ wrought?
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is being monitored round the clock by security personnel, Patrick O'Brien, a spokesperson for Holtec, the company that owns the property, told NJ Advance Media.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
And rounding out the top five is Charleston, South Carolina, which ranked highly thanks to its traditional Lowcountry styles.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
The ensemble cast rounds out with Eugénie Anselin, Al Ginter, Anne Brionne and Christel Henon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The wheel, called Oversized Payload Lander on Non-Atmospheric Somata (OPLONAS), would consist of flexible wire with a sealed cylinder tube at the wheel's center, which would hold a motor, batteries and cargo space.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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Royal Enfield This model also appears to have 17-inch rear spoked wheel, and a 19-incher at the front spoked wheel.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Couches and chairs were arranged in a circle with a smattering of throw rugs at the center.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Sitting in a duck-duck-goose circle, on top of colorful blankets, were citizens tall and short, young and slightly older—all with one common denominator.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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One of El Bulli’s most famous food concepts was spherical olives.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The exact fixtures incorporated into this will be confirmed later this summer, after the 2025/26 WSL fixtures have been released.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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An exact premiere date has not yet been set, but CIA will air Mondays at 10 pm, leading out of the FBI mothership.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 June 2025
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Sure, there are thousands of SPF products to sift through, but finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
11 June 2025
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Though there were no additional details provided about what Sanders was going through, the man himself has finally offered an update via his X page.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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