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as in wheel
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 spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
round billiard balls the earth is not perfectly round
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a round little grandmother who was a natural to play Mrs. Claus
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as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
an organ with a beautifully round sound
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
a round dozen eggs
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as in through
from beginning to end
people working there all year round
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as in around
on all sides or in every direction
gather round and listen to my story
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned round to see who was calling out
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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as in to curve
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 round
Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
After the celebratory cigar smoke clears, the prep for the next round will quickly begin.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Reuters, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
This traditional Dutch oven features a round base, with a 4.5-quart capacity that can serve up to five people.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Where Viking Mississippi Sails The ship cruises up and down the Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul, year round.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
When YouTuber Anthony Po organized the Wonka-star look-alike contest heard round the world in October, he was slapped with a ticket that was far from golden.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In episode 2, the cast learned that the Traitors trio, rounded out by Survivor’s Carolyn Wiger, decided to murder Dorinda, 60, first.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
A day after making some progress containing the Eaton fires and protecting Brentwood and Encino from the Palisades fire, firefighters across Los Angeles County were bracing for another round of powerful winds that could threaten new communities and hamper efforts to contain the firestorms.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
After the celebratory cigar smoke clears, the prep for the next round will quickly begin.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Aoun fell short of the 86 votes needed in a first round vote, but crossed the threshold with 99 votes in a second round, according to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, after lawmakers from Hezbollah and its Shi’ite ally the Amal Movement backed him.
—Reuters, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
This traditional Dutch oven features a round base, with a 4.5-quart capacity that can serve up to five people.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Leonard’s last game was on April 26, in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Where Viking Mississippi Sails The ship cruises up and down the Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul, year round.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Preposition
This could provide a way for humans and their memories to survive a trip round a closed timelike curve.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
When YouTuber Anthony Po organized the Wonka-star look-alike contest heard round the world in October, he was slapped with a ticket that was far from golden.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
December’s report also rounds out an impressive record for President Biden, who has presided over an average of 355,000 jobs per month added over the course of his term.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In episode 2, the cast learned that the Traitors trio, rounded out by Survivor’s Carolyn Wiger, decided to murder Dorinda, 60, first.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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Expect comforting dishes like large pasta loops with heritage pork shoulder ragu and wines ranging from acidic Etna Bianco to complex Nebbiolo.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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For the most part, the primary loop is to find enemy officials, dodge or parry their attacks, and slowly chip away at their stance meter (essentially a gauge of their defensive stamina) to leave them vulnerable to a strong attack.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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Some even come on wheels, perfect for travel adventures.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Explore The Outdoors & Wildlife Bike Through The Island Two wheels will get you far on this 7-mile stretch.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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The researchers acquired these bits from four individuals and cut out circles one or two millimeters across for genetic sequencing.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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On the 14 Pro Plus those flashes sit in between three camera lenses, though the 14 Pro pulls a bit of a fast one, including two rear cameras and a third circle that only looks like a lens, but is in fact empty.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some with thermal bonding technology and higher-end materials can get so spherical that the dynamics and the trajectory change.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Byzantine domes and spherical walls surround hydrotherapy jets that help ease muscle aches.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some winners: Hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin to keep it plump and hydrated.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
10 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate shrimp scampi offers perfectly plump shrimp in a garlicky, lemony, white wine sauce.—
Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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While that sounds very specific, those exact parameters help many players ink deals — 17 players fit that criteria from the most recent free agency period.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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This flexibility allows parents to craft the exact educational experience their child needs to succeed.—
Pam Tapley,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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That’s only a temporary measure, though, as the sale would ultimately need to go through.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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At least 30 of her neighbors also lost their homes in the Alphabets neighborhood when the Palisades Fire stormed through.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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