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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 rolls
to form into a round compact mass
carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray
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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds
Noun
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Each of these quarterbacks was a top-50 prospect nationally in their respective recruiting cycles.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024 -
This leads to mounting bad debt and erratic cash flow, creating instability, especially for businesses with high-ticket sales or long payment cycles.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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College hoops fans are in for an outstanding Sunday afternoon of action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many college hoops fans are familiar with KenPom, a website run by the independent analyst Ken Pomeroy.—
Tyler Foggatt,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Superdome was locked down for security sweeps on Wednesday morning.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The United States is bracing for its coldest January since 2011 as a massive Arctic air outbreak sweeps across the central, southern, and eastern states.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The announcement comes exactly two years after their last visit to the region and promises fans a series of explosive performances, with the band bringing along a wave of firsts for their return.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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As the most diverse group on the series, she felt seen, especially beyond the silly and humorous moments that the show displays.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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That statement is true when expanded to all genres, and not just the edgier end of the rock spectrum, as the superstars have moved more albums than most bands could ever dream of.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Below is the full list of artists and bands announced, sorted alphabetically, by day.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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