Synonyms of rounds

rounds 1 of 2

noun

plural of round

1

as in loops

a circular strip

a round of steel to reinforce the wooden beam

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loops
• hoops
• rings
• circles
• bands
• belts
• wreaths
• coils
• eyes
• collars
• curls
• spirals
• girdles
• whorls
• cinctures
• hanks
• twirls
• spires
• beckets
• annulets
• furls

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cycles
• circles
• series
• patterns
• wheels
• runs
• progressions
• syndromes
• developments
• rotations
• merry-go-rounds
• courses
• zodiacs
• sequences
• chains
• loops
• circuits
• rings
• strings
• revolutions
• beats
• successions
• turns
• trains
• turnovers

3

as in circles

something with a perfectly round circumference

use a cookie cutter to make the rounds of dough

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• rings
• orbs
• roundels
• loops
• balls
• cirques
• ovals
• spheres
• ringlets
• ellipses
• circlets
• globes

rounds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of round

1

as in rolls

to form into a round compact mass

carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rolls
• balls
• wads
• clumps
• pellets
• agglomerates
• lumps
• bunches
• beads
• spheres
• pearls
• pelletizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spreads
• opens
• unfolds
• unrolls
• flattens
• smooths

2

as in orbits

to travel completely around

a monorail for visitors that rounds the park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• orbits
• traverses
• circuits
• rings
• encircles
• crosses
• circumvents
• girdles
• circumnavigates
• compasses
• circumambulates
• perambulates

3

as in curves

to turn away from a straight line or course

rounded on the track and headed for the finish line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curves
• sweeps
• trends
• bows
• falls off
• circles
• loops
• turns
• wheels
• winds
• arcs
• arches
• bends
• hooks
• spirals
• curls
• swerves
• coils
• crooks
• curlicues
• twists
• deviates
• veers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rounds

Noun

The future of Serra’s art lay with the plates and, eventually, slabs and forged blocks and rounds of steel that activate the relation of the body to actual space, including outdoor sites both urban and on the land. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Thursday night, with heavy rainfall in waves that could lead to flooding along area rivers, creeks and streams, the National Weather Service said. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

An indirect election took place among those who had been elected to Parliament and Jocelerme Privert, a former Senate president, was selected as interim president after two rounds of voting during nearly 12 hours. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

There were three bullet impacts against the windshield and side of the Airstream, but none of the rounds penetrated the vehicle, the report said. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

In the past year, Ubisoft has undergone major restructuring and multiple rounds of layoffs. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

By comparison, National Links Trust, the nonprofit that operates East Potomac Golf Links, said 124,500 rounds were played across its three courses in 2025 — an average of about 341 per day, though play fluctuates based on season and weather. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Justin Thomas, who played college golf at Alabama, offered his practice rounds with former Auburn star Koivun as an example when OutKick asked about sports bringing people together. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The handgun was loaded with 29 rounds of ammunition, police said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

Tyson Bagent is Williams’ usual backup, while the journeyman Keenum rounds out the depth in the room. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Hyatt Regency Aruba rounds out its culinary offerings with a juice bar and pizza truck on the beach, a breakfast buffet, an outdoor café, and a pier serving cocktails and light snacks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Ground sage rounds out the smokiness of the pork with herbaceous, woodsy notes. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Heat it through on the stove and dinner is mostly handled, though a swirl of cream or a slice of crusty bread rounds it out. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

Special Talk rounds out the programming with three conversations. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Hyman rounds out the top six and found himself with Nugent-Hopkins and Howard. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

White musk rounds everything out with a clean, airy finish, leaving the fragrance polished and inviting without becoming too heady. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Adding avocado and sourdough rounds out the plate without turning it into a bodybuilder meal. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026