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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
I'll round off the meeting here and let everyone get an early start on the weekend
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as in to complement
to serve as a completing element to
coffee and dessert rounded out the meal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round (off or out)
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The Senate has changed the rules of filibustering several times over the decades, like reducing the number of votes required for cloture in 1975 and allowing a simple majority to end debate on nominations in the 2010s.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Listen to this article The Trump administration is pressuring Harvard University to end DEI programs and ban masks at protests in order to keep its billions of dollars in federal funding.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to Brooks, the art curator, Virginia Shore of Shore Art Advisory, selected and commissioned pieces for the hotel that complement the layered design, color palette, textures, and mood of each space.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the grill, sushi remains a key element, with a dedicated section that complements the meat selection.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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This new limited-edition release takes that core whisky and finishes it in Pedro Ximenez and Palo Cortado sherry casks.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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Robinson started in place of Herro, finishing the loss with 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three-point range in 31 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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After the video concluded, Dončić wiped away tears before joining his teammates.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Gannon concluded his 17-year NFL career with impressive statistics: 28,743 passing yards and 180 touchdowns.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of the stairs, they’re adorned with a mural that adds to the weight of history the characters are constantly inspired by and suffocating under.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, the walls are adorned with century-old photos of rabbis surrounding stacks of matzah and men smoking cigars on the production line.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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The home run chase occurred after Judge hit one homer in his first 13 games, offering no sign about where his season would wind up in the context of baseball records.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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About 20% of unvaccinated people who get measles wind up in the hospital.—
Patricia Callahan,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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The cake, decorated with mini eggs in pink, blue and purple, looks good enough to eat.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a light and fluffy texture, these are ideal for topping, decorating and spreading on baked goods.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pair of Goggles: Custom goggles to complete the rider’s gear.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Over the final 10 games, Young completed 61.8 percent of his throws for 2,104 yards, with 15 touchdowns, six interceptions and an 88.9 passer rating.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Round (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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