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as in cycles
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 orbits
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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as in curves
to turn away from a straight line or course
rounded on the track and headed for the finish line
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Recent Examples of rounds
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
After seven rounds the embryo consists of a ball of 128 tiny cells with a hollow space in the center.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Some boards also hold multiple rounds of interviews over months while vetting a candidate, which can further extend the process.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The winner would clinch a high state playoff seed and home-court advantage into the later rounds, and the loser would fall to a lower seed in their respective brackets.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The company also is seeking $235 million in savings, which comes on top of multiple rounds of layoffs and studio closures earlier this year.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Barring a major collapse, the Horned Frogs seem a safe bet to finish high enough to host the first two rounds.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Play begins with qualifying rounds March 15-17.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
After four years of infertility, eight rounds of IVF, and multiple surgeries, Carly Joseph decided to pursue surrogacy.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Storm exposure rounds out the local risk profile.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
What of the opinions of a cast as capable and discreet as this one (Florence Hunt rounds out the quartet as Amanda’s teenage daughter) on the thorny nature of the material?
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
The museum, for example, rounds amounts ending in 1 or 2 cents down to 0.
—Erika Tulfo, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Indeed, according to Evident AI’s index for the banking sector updated in October 2025, Bank of America rounds out the top 10 in overall ranking across talent, innovation, leadership, and transparency.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
So the addition of tea tree oil and mint, which notably can relieve dryness and itch while improving overall scalp health, rounds out the formula to help deliver those hair-thickening results.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Good Pie rounds out the list with Detroit-style pies and classic New York slices served in a casual bar setting.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
His literal absence should not be too costly, but what about the break in continuity ahead of the Champions League knockout rounds?
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
Vonn underwent four rounds of surgery in Italy following the crash before flying back to the United States.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
After seven rounds the embryo consists of a ball of 128 tiny cells with a hollow space in the center.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Some boards also hold multiple rounds of interviews over months while vetting a candidate, which can further extend the process.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The winner would clinch a high state playoff seed and home-court advantage into the later rounds, and the loser would fall to a lower seed in their respective brackets.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The company also is seeking $235 million in savings, which comes on top of multiple rounds of layoffs and studio closures earlier this year.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Barring a major collapse, the Horned Frogs seem a safe bet to finish high enough to host the first two rounds.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Play begins with qualifying rounds March 15-17.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
After four years of infertility, eight rounds of IVF, and multiple surgeries, Carly Joseph decided to pursue surrogacy.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Battery life holds steady at up to 8 hours (24 with the case), and Gemini hands-free support rounds out the everyday toolkit.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Storm exposure rounds out the local risk profile.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
What of the opinions of a cast as capable and discreet as this one (Florence Hunt rounds out the quartet as Amanda’s teenage daughter) on the thorny nature of the material?
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
The museum, for example, rounds amounts ending in 1 or 2 cents down to 0.
—Erika Tulfo, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Indeed, according to Evident AI’s index for the banking sector updated in October 2025, Bank of America rounds out the top 10 in overall ranking across talent, innovation, leadership, and transparency.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
So the addition of tea tree oil and mint, which notably can relieve dryness and itch while improving overall scalp health, rounds out the formula to help deliver those hair-thickening results.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Good Pie rounds out the list with Detroit-style pies and classic New York slices served in a casual bar setting.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
His literal absence should not be too costly, but what about the break in continuity ahead of the Champions League knockout rounds?
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds
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But responsibility diffuses across developers, deployers, and users, and interaction loops remain private and unobservable.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The resulting surface maintained superomniphobicity at up to 400% strain and through more than 5,000 stretch cycles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The county had already faced several tough budget cycles in recent years due to slow property tax revenue growth and ballooning labor costs before the recent cuts to the federal Medicaid program further stressed the county’s coffers.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Equally important is the brand’s standing within elite professional and social circles, built through discretion, delivery, and repeat trust rather than visibility alone.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The best eye creams for mature skin present a triple threat, addressing fine lines, dryness, and dark circles.—
Tracy Perez Han,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The whole mountain rumbles when an avalanche rolls off it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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After Memphis, the duo travels to Alabama and then to Mississippi, where Grandpa rolls through the town of Money and stops for a picture at a bridge.—
John Beifuss,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
20 Feb. 2026
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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An asteroid is a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, according to NASA.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What makes barrel jeans popular is their wide, tapered fit that curves out around the mid-leg and then cinches in at the ankle.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The path begins in Siberia, curves around the North Pole past Greenland and Iceland, then crosses Spain before ending in the Mediterranean sunset.—
Ryan Craggs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Only Murders in the Building star accessorized with chunky gold hoops and a sleek lob, while her makeup consisted of glittery white eyeshadow, mauve blush, and a glossy pout.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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The end of Duke-Michigan will also overlap with NBC’s nightly Primetime in Milan presentation, though the hoops game avoids any heavy-hitting events with bobsled slotted for the first 30 minutes.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit also levels a series of accusations against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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