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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
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 May 2025
The next round of negotiations will take place in Switzerland in August.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Ahmed, who is in her forties, has a round, open face and speaks in complete paragraphs.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The remaining contestants were eliminated following the live vote and Instant Save round: Conor James (Team Adam), Alanna Lynise (Team Kelsea), Kolby Kordell (Team Adam), Kaiya Hamilton (Team Bublé), Olivia Kuper Harris (Team Legend), Iris Herrera (Team Kelsea), and Bryson Battle (Team Legend).
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Ron became a frequent visitor to the trapping campsite, and his many tales told ’round the fire proved more than ample to further my recent affliction.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Extra smarts like a voice-search remote and support for Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant round out its bona fides for a versatile display with plenty of brains.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 10 May 2025
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Noun
The prosecution also alleged that Gutierrez Reed was responsible for bringing the live rounds on set, though the source of the rounds was heavily disputed.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 May 2025
The next round of negotiations will take place in Switzerland in August.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Adjective
After beating the Detroit Pistons in round one of the playoffs and the Boston Celtics, the defending champions, in round two, the Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years — and fans are elated, including Lee.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Ahmed, who is in her forties, has a round, open face and speaks in complete paragraphs.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Adverb
Friday alone, the 18th yielded 24 double bogeys or worse, the third most for any hole in a PGA Championship round over the last decade.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The remaining contestants were eliminated following the live vote and Instant Save round: Conor James (Team Adam), Alanna Lynise (Team Kelsea), Kolby Kordell (Team Adam), Kaiya Hamilton (Team Bublé), Olivia Kuper Harris (Team Legend), Iris Herrera (Team Kelsea), and Bryson Battle (Team Legend).
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Preposition
After that was Juul Labs’ $12.8 billion raise in 2018 and DiDi Global’s $10.8 billion round the following year, according to PitchBook.
—Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Ron became a frequent visitor to the trapping campsite, and his many tales told ’round the fire proved more than ample to further my recent affliction.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Three years later, the band is back with a strong new album, Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!, which finally rounds out that EP with five new songs.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Extra smarts like a voice-search remote and support for Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant round out its bona fides for a versatile display with plenty of brains.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 10 May 2025
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The NFTs can be accessed on a mobile device and users can watch them on a loop.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Legendary Golf Writer Dan Jenkins nicknamed this three-hole stretch on Colonial the 'Horrible Horseshoe' for its immense difficulty and because its routing is shaped like a loop.—
Jack Milko,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Compacted soil can happen if there has been too much tillage, if wheels or machinery have been over the area, or even from excess foot traffic.—
Amelia Martin,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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This is incredibly damaging to career prospects and, given how little knowledge exists in mainstream medical and occupational health circles, can feel confusing and frightening for those who don’t know where to turn for advice.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Yao is tough in the circle, with a 3.12 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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One of El Bulli’s most famous food concepts was spherical olives.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Two hundred of each type of bead were placed inside each of the spherical cages.—
Ben Coxworth
May 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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To boost your chances of reaching a real person’s desk, use the exact job title and key phrases from the job description in your application, and be sure to quantify every achievement with actual data.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The new owner’s exact plans for the site are still being hashed out, but the group has created a map with a main street that travels the length of the property and is surrounded by 13 different blocks, most about an acre in size.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Material The best covers use heavy-duty materials that won’t break down in high winds, fade in the sun, rip and tear, or allow water to leak through.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Once the cold front moves through, meteorologists anticipate clean air will follow.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/round. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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