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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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Recent Examples of rounds
Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
In April, Grier traded picks in the second, third and fourth rounds to Las Vegas in order to move up from 48th to 37th to pick Savaiinaea.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Singer Raye was doing the rounds in a skintight fishnet halterneck gown.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2025
Multiple rounds of rain and coastal flooding are expected for the east coast of Florida this weekend and into Monday.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2025
He is accused of firing 11 rounds from a rifle.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
With seven rounds remaining for the conclusion of the 2025 season, Russell was asked about the status of his contract extension at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with still nothing being confirmed.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Besides the gun and a total of 27 rounds of ammunition, Roske had pepper spray, zip ties, a hammer, screwdrivers, duct tape, lock-pick tools and other items.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
South Carolina rounds out the top five, with retirees ahead by $828 each year.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Playa Pacha rounds out the mix, keeping the pool crowd fueled with snacks and cocktails that keep pace with the daytime vibe.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Matching sets for children include the Enfant Bonne Nuit pajamas ($125), which comes in white/multi and navy/multi, while a coordinating men’s version of the Printed Nuit pajamas ($395) rounds out the offering.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The distillery been has been around since the late 1700s, although there are records of whiskey being made in the area that date back to 1608 (the brand rounds its history up to 400 years old based on this).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Lerman's character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
David Dastmalchian also brings his singularly bizarre persona into the last act of the film as one of the many hitmen coming for Resident 5B, while the otherworldly Sheila Atim rounds out the cast as an FBI agent who exudes big Pam Grier energy.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
The appeal rounds off a history of volatility surrounding the law since its debut on the House floor in early 2024.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Demonstrators both for and against the National Guard deployment rallied outside the building, according to CNN affiliate KATU, whose crews reported seeing federal agents deploying multiple rounds of pepper balls, flash bangs and tear gas to clear streets.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
In April, Grier traded picks in the second, third and fourth rounds to Las Vegas in order to move up from 48th to 37th to pick Savaiinaea.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Singer Raye was doing the rounds in a skintight fishnet halterneck gown.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2025
Multiple rounds of rain and coastal flooding are expected for the east coast of Florida this weekend and into Monday.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2025
He is accused of firing 11 rounds from a rifle.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
With seven rounds remaining for the conclusion of the 2025 season, Russell was asked about the status of his contract extension at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with still nothing being confirmed.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Besides the gun and a total of 27 rounds of ammunition, Roske had pepper spray, zip ties, a hammer, screwdrivers, duct tape, lock-pick tools and other items.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rasmus Sandin rounds things out after coming into his own last season in a top-four role.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
South Carolina rounds out the top five, with retirees ahead by $828 each year.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Playa Pacha rounds out the mix, keeping the pool crowd fueled with snacks and cocktails that keep pace with the daytime vibe.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Matching sets for children include the Enfant Bonne Nuit pajamas ($125), which comes in white/multi and navy/multi, while a coordinating men’s version of the Printed Nuit pajamas ($395) rounds out the offering.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The distillery been has been around since the late 1700s, although there are records of whiskey being made in the area that date back to 1608 (the brand rounds its history up to 400 years old based on this).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Lerman's character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
David Dastmalchian also brings his singularly bizarre persona into the last act of the film as one of the many hitmen coming for Resident 5B, while the otherworldly Sheila Atim rounds out the cast as an FBI agent who exudes big Pam Grier energy.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
The appeal rounds off a history of volatility surrounding the law since its debut on the House floor in early 2024.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds
Noun
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The fine, curly patterns in the plume are better explained by winds rather than by the missile making loops.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The outside of the bag is decorated with studs and a hook and latch closure, and since it’s connected to a thin belt, it can actually be worn through the belt loops of your pants for extra security.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Billing cycles vary, so each individual SDG&E customer will not see the credit on their statements at the same time in October.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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If Huang is right, that relentless demand means AI won’t follow the boom-and-bust cycles of earlier technologies but will instead drive a compounding need, one that will also boost Nvidia.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The annual Philly Skillshare Convergence will occur over the coming Friday through Sunday, according to an advertisement circulating in antifa circles.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Arisu accepts responsibility, and rolls a seven.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Arlington Seguin rolls The Colony Seguin (5-0, 3-0), after rushing touchdowns from quarterback Chevy Andrews and running backs Isaac Bly and Ka’darrius Trotter, took a 24-9 lead into halftime.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sun orbits all signs of the zodiac in a calendar year.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 1995, a gas giant known as 51 Pegasi b, which orbits a star similar to Earth's sun, etched its name in cosmic history as the first exoplanet ever discovered.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the legacy hoops front, Kobe Bryant’s line will grow with a performance shoe and another new take on the Air Force 1 Low, and the Air Jordan 11 will get the first of nine colorways releasing for its 30th anniversary.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That’s not to say expect to see a flood of former NBA players try to play college hoops.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shudder is a better destination for original and exclusive horror series.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ rotation appears set for this series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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