1
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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2
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)
Verb
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Their figures blew away the totals of each of the other five National League teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Originally, the it was supposed to end 24 hours ago, when northerly winds were predicted to move the smoke back up north.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Palm Tree Crew brings a unique lifestyle perspective that perfectly complements our performance DNA.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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But the pointer is softer and more playful in a way that complements iPadOS.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Like Hardwick, Joss finished work on multiple episodes before his death, although Huss took over voicing Dale for four of the 10 episodes.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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No other player has finished second more times without winning a major title.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Metallica is slated to kick off their 2026 M72 World Tour in the late spring, which will conclude in the early summer on July 5th, 2026.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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At a two-day meeting that concludes Wednesday, the Fed is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady despite President Donald Trump’s monthslong campaign aimed at browbeating Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues into cutting rates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Harris, along with other guests at the wedding bash, were seen sitting at a long banquet table adorned with red roses.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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An Instagram post showed her toes adorned with her own rings—made for fingers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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No one can come away rooting for Sophie to wind up back at home with her peaceful heteronormative life.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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While on stage, Scherzinger wound up drenched in fake blood.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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And once complete, the space will be decorated with murals and other installations by local artists.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Princess Diana's wedding dress had a 25-foot train Princess Diana's gown, which was crafted in the space of three months, was made with ivory silk taffeta that was dyed and woven ivory (instead of pure white) and decorated with ornate, hand-embroidery, with no less than 10,000 micro pearls.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre A two-tone Diamond Black and Qingshan Blue Black Badge Spectre completes the commissions.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Wilson shined with the first team, completing more than half his passes and racking up a handful of touchdowns.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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