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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The deal, amended by Thailand's cabinet last month, ends a long period of uncertainty since work on the project began as far back as 2017.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025 -
At the May meeting, the council voted 4-0 to end treatment.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Color-wise, the browns and grays complement the acres of green, blending the structure in with its surroundings as thoughtfully as possible.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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Known for its striking modern architecture, the space is complemented by wide-open views of the Tejo River.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After recording the second out of the inning, the right-hander was unable to finish the frame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michigan Court of Appeals concluded that the MPSC appropriately examined the location of the Line 5 replacement segment within the Great Lakes Tunnel, consistent with Michigan law.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This week, a UN commission of inquiry concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Best of all, the common spaces are big and bright, adorned with enviable furniture and inviting nooks.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Beautiful caverns adorned with foliage and flowers are frequently sandwiched between dungeons filled with cages and cold steel.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Most wind up sitting in a car’s glovebox beneath piles of registration forms, repair receipts, and take-out ketchup packets.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Whether that winds up being the case, only time will tell.—
Evan Bell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Families can enjoy painting a watercolor on the terrace with local artist Nancy Willis or a cookie-decorating class with Pastry Chef Celine Plano.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its reversible design offers you the unique opportunity to decorate with the seasons—the lighter side for spring and summer and the darker to capture the moodiness of fall and winter.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Williams spread the ball around nicely, completing passes to eight different targets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Their comeback could not have been completed without them.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2025.
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