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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
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Her treatment included 14 rounds of chemotherapy and 20 rounds of radiation.
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Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Others may mismanage their finances, spending investment funds haphazardly without building reserves or planning for future funding rounds, also resulting in failure.
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Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Dropping the Saks Global name reflects rounds of Saks Fifth Avenue store closings during the bankruptcy process, while Neiman Marcus has retained the vast majority of its stores, and Bergdorf’s continues with its two stores, the women’s flagship and the men’s store.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
But during a residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, a senior physician Joe followed while making the daily rounds noticed something.
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Lawrence Ingrassia,
STAT,
26 June 2026
His 60 gave him a 36-hole total of 16-under par, which is a tournament record through two rounds.
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Nick Pietruszkiewicz,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Haaland’s fellow countrymen have also been making the rounds.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Top half of the bread rounds with onion (about 2 teaspoons each).
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Rahim Pardesi via unanimous decision — Brooks swept the cards over Pardesi, banking rounds behind more consistent work according to the event listing.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Park rounds out the Disclosure Day cast as the character of Serena, a Wardex agent.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Place dough rounds 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stage, meaning Kane could register a handful before the knockout rounds even begin.
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Blue Marble’s Director of Development Elle Lütz rounds out the television producing team.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
In fourth place, Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos remains a favorite for celebrities seeking privacy, while Tulum rounds out the top five, and stands out as one of the more affordable luxury beach destinations, with five-star hotels averaging around $240 per night.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Joe Prince-Wright shares his takeaways from France's defeat of Norway to wrap up the group stage and what to expect from each team in the knockout rounds.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Her treatment included 14 rounds of chemotherapy and 20 rounds of radiation.
—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Others may mismanage their finances, spending investment funds haphazardly without building reserves or planning for future funding rounds, also resulting in failure.
—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Dropping the Saks Global name reflects rounds of Saks Fifth Avenue store closings during the bankruptcy process, while Neiman Marcus has retained the vast majority of its stores, and Bergdorf’s continues with its two stores, the women’s flagship and the men’s store.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
But during a residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, a senior physician Joe followed while making the daily rounds noticed something.
—
Lawrence Ingrassia,
STAT,
26 June 2026
His 60 gave him a 36-hole total of 16-under par, which is a tournament record through two rounds.
—
Nick Pietruszkiewicz,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Haaland’s fellow countrymen have also been making the rounds.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
Verb
South Koreans closely follow in second place at 79 servings, while Thailand rounds out the top three at 58 servings annually per person.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Top half of the bread rounds with onion (about 2 teaspoons each).
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Rahim Pardesi via unanimous decision — Brooks swept the cards over Pardesi, banking rounds behind more consistent work according to the event listing.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Park rounds out the Disclosure Day cast as the character of Serena, a Wardex agent.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Place dough rounds 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stage, meaning Kane could register a handful before the knockout rounds even begin.
—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Blue Marble’s Director of Development Elle Lütz rounds out the television producing team.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
In fourth place, Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos remains a favorite for celebrities seeking privacy, while Tulum rounds out the top five, and stands out as one of the more affordable luxury beach destinations, with five-star hotels averaging around $240 per night.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds
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Future updates tested the ability to upload videos or photos to inspire songs, in addition to using partial compositions, a cappella vocals, loops, and other audio uploads to create songs.
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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Markets and economies alike move in cycles.
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Having worked in freight markets for almost four decades, Rick LaGore, CEO of InTek Logistics, has observed multiple cycles of volatility in the industry.
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The active ingredients in the formula include niacinamide, adenosine, and allantoin, which work together to brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles without irritating sensitive skin.
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The case reignited debate over corruption in Moroccan political circles.
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The three women have been nearly inseparable ever since, especially when the anniversary rolls round.
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At one point, his car rolls to a stop on a slippery road short of hitting a guardrail.
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After tracking Krem's crew across the galaxy, Kara finally catches up with the Brigands on a hostile planet that orbits both a green and a yellow sun.
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As Earth orbits the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is currently tilted most directly toward the sun.
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Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.
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Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.
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Encourage Dad To Move More Every Day Just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, for example a brisk walk, a bike ride, shooting hoops with the kids, is one of the strongest predictors of a longer life.
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The hoops expert shared that and other pre-draft thoughts during a Thursday conference call with media.
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Swanson also homered on Tuesday night and has three homers and 15 RBIs in the first three games of the series.
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The three-game series had a season-high attendance of 105,214, besting the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in May that drew 82,799.
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