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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
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
From extension removal to a preliminary cut and a few rounds of color, the transformation took a total of four days to complete with the help of celebrity colorist Jacob Schwartz.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Every in-season tournament game in the knockout rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals and championship rounds) will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
And that came after eight rounds of inquiries into the issue.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Police said a search of the man’s residence also led to the discovery of an assault rifle, ammunition magazines and 900 rounds of ammunition.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Warriors swept through their South Bay playoff opponents, beating Mar Vista, San Ysidro and Montgomery … Top-seeded Canyon Hills didn’t get challenged in the first two rounds of the bracket with easy sweeps over Liberty Charter and Southwest-San Diego.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Slice shallots into rounds and toss with flour, salt, and pepper.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Jack Poole and Will Cook scored in the shootout to keep the Raiders even at 2-2 after three rounds.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Valero rounds out the trio as a woody fougère with bourbon geranium, lavender, sandalwood, and ambrox.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Owen rounds out the Royals pitchers in Surprise.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Scream 7‘s cast of newcomers rounds out with May, Randolph, Joel McHale, Anna Camp, Mckenna Grace, Ethan Embry, Mark Consuelos, Jimmy Tatro, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann and Sam Rechner.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a capsule collection from Universal Works rounds out the collection.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Her friend Jordan Firstman rounds out the main cast as Charlie, a celebrity stylist, and other compatriots will appear in cameos throughout the season.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Now, do the same to decorate the other two dough rounds this way.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
The duo played three rounds of rock-paper-scissors to decide who would speak first.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
From extension removal to a preliminary cut and a few rounds of color, the transformation took a total of four days to complete with the help of celebrity colorist Jacob Schwartz.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Every in-season tournament game in the knockout rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals and championship rounds) will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
And that came after eight rounds of inquiries into the issue.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Police said a search of the man’s residence also led to the discovery of an assault rifle, ammunition magazines and 900 rounds of ammunition.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Warriors swept through their South Bay playoff opponents, beating Mar Vista, San Ysidro and Montgomery … Top-seeded Canyon Hills didn’t get challenged in the first two rounds of the bracket with easy sweeps over Liberty Charter and Southwest-San Diego.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Slice shallots into rounds and toss with flour, salt, and pepper.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Jack Poole and Will Cook scored in the shootout to keep the Raiders even at 2-2 after three rounds.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
An 11-bay carriage house with a guest apartment, along with a 4,500-square-foot staff house, rounds out the magnificent estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Valero rounds out the trio as a woody fougère with bourbon geranium, lavender, sandalwood, and ambrox.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Owen rounds out the Royals pitchers in Surprise.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Scream 7‘s cast of newcomers rounds out with May, Randolph, Joel McHale, Anna Camp, Mckenna Grace, Ethan Embry, Mark Consuelos, Jimmy Tatro, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann and Sam Rechner.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a capsule collection from Universal Works rounds out the collection.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Her friend Jordan Firstman rounds out the main cast as Charlie, a celebrity stylist, and other compatriots will appear in cameos throughout the season.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Now, do the same to decorate the other two dough rounds this way.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds
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Originally commissioned for Queen Maria Cristina in the late 19th century, the tiara features upright diamond loops with white pearls at the center of each sinuous turn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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In practice, these demos show neuromorphic AI achieving millisecond-range sensing and decision loops.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to Di Giovanni, the trend aligns with the broader cycles of 30–40 year fashion returns and sits comfortably within both comfort-core and childhood regression movements that offer familiar softness in a chaotic world.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Studies have shown, too, that blind people whose natural melatonin cycles get out of whack, leaving them with a form of constant jet lag, can benefit from supplementation.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ankle circles Sit or stand and slowly draw large circles with your foot, moving from your ankle joint rather than your toes.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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My eleven-year-old self rolls her eyes, glares at my thirty-six-year-old body, and silently calls me fat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Frank’s crew rolls into the crumbling squat that is Colombian HQ, sporting body armor and flamethrowers.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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That's because of how the moon orbits our planet.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Supermoons happen because of how the moon orbits our planet, say experts, which isn't a neat little circle.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
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The trail brushes past the Bell Rock formation, then curves away from the road and crosses some red rock ledges offering impressive vistas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ana Luisa Statement Earrings These bold blue marbled earrings are a splashy complement to a jewelry box full of gold and silver huggie hoops.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
11 Nov. 2025
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Even without mixing and matching, simple gold hoops can offer a sleek and classy look that feels elevated and sophisticated enough for wearing to the office, celebrating milestones, and attending events without being distracting.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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Vesia’s status loomed over the series and hung heavy in the Dodgers’ clubhouse.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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King was one of this year’s honorees, receiving the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film alongside Akil and Judy Blume for their Netflix series, Forever.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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