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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 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
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
This round-up of architectural destinations was originally published in AD France.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Crafted from a chic suede upper and a round-toe silhouette, these shoes are versatile for casual outings, long-haul flights, or miles-long walks where sneakers just don’t cut it.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Unlike most shows, The Game —which follows the wild lives of star football players and the women who make their worlds go round —debuted as an original on The CW in 2006.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Watch me get eliminated round one.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson records the fastest time in the women’s team combined downhill, while Austria’s Ariane Raedler and Italy’s Laura Pirovano round out the top three.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, along with Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson, also competed in the dunk contest but were eliminated in the first round.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
This round-up of architectural destinations was originally published in AD France.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Prune overlong or lopsided growth to create a round canopy.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Crafted from a chic suede upper and a round-toe silhouette, these shoes are versatile for casual outings, long-haul flights, or miles-long walks where sneakers just don’t cut it.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The global push for the platform follows a $100 million fundraising round that Substack completed in 2025.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Unlike most shows, The Game —which follows the wild lives of star football players and the women who make their worlds go round —debuted as an original on The CW in 2006.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Preposition
Armed conflicts can often make presidents more popular—traditionally, there is a rally-round-the-flag reaction, which translates to rally-round-the-president, as commander-in-chief.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Watch me get eliminated round one.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
In third place was Washington, followed by New York and Ohio rounding out the top five.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson records the fastest time in the women’s team combined downhill, while Austria’s Ariane Raedler and Italy’s Laura Pirovano round out the top three.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for round
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Visualization is a huge part of racing, particularly in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G, and a lot of competitors close their eyes and run the course on a loop in their minds, dipping and swaying with every turn, roller and jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Police found three bullet holes in the passenger side of the other car, as well as a bullet ricochet indentation on the car’s rear wheel panel, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The entry-level rear-wheel-drive BEV comes with a single electric motor that’s rated at 362 hp and a top speed of 125 mph (200 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Several people in European power circles are facing inquiries or investigations, while others have stepped down from various professional roles.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For the uninitiated, the Orb is a spherical piece of hardware whose ostensible purpose is to protect the internet from the influx of AI.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Drone soccer requires pilots to maneuver spherical drones through an opposing goal.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Supremely comfy, with no gimmicky surprises — just proper, old-school amenities, the plumpest beds and (16 types of) pillows, and gleaming bathrooms decked in mottled marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Start with plump rhizomes, sprout them in warmth and humidity, then plant in well-draining soil.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the robot learns to pick up a bottle in an exact position and the bottle is shifted slightly, a system that only imitates will repeat the original gesture and fail.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Your exact tax bill depends on many unique factors, but experts suggest setting aside at least 25% of net profits for taxes.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gas and dust swirling around a black hole block visible light, but infrared light can punch right through.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Continue to cook, stirring, until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes more.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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