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as in rolled
to form into a round compact mass
carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray
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as in circled
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
rounded on the track and headed for the finish line
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as in smooth
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Recent Examples of rounded
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Put a different way, Charlie Sheen has often lost the thread of what a talented actor Charlie Sheen once was and aka Charlie Sheen loses track of that reality as well, to the documentary’s detriment as a rounded portrait.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
The trio is rounded out by guitarist Ben Taylor and bassist Jack Schiavo.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Challenges await, but if Heights’ well-rounded performances continue, the program can establish itself as the undisputed team to watch out of Fort Worth ISD.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Put a different way, Charlie Sheen has often lost the thread of what a talented actor Charlie Sheen once was and aka Charlie Sheen loses track of that reality as well, to the documentary’s detriment as a rounded portrait.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The list is rounded out by Jacob Alon’s In Limerance; Emma-Jean Thackray’s Weirdo; Joe Webb’s Hamstrings & Hurricanes; Martin Carthy’s Transform Me Then Into A Fish; and Pa Salieu’s Afrikan Alien.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
The trio is rounded out by guitarist Ben Taylor and bassist Jack Schiavo.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounded
Verb
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The candy didn’t form a cult following, though, until Nerds Gummy Clusters rolled into the candy aisle in 2020.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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One bit of improvisation early in the second quarter stood out most, when Nix escaped pressure, rolled to his left, and found Franklin streaking down the sideline for 42 yards.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Dodge Charger circled the area, then crashed into a pole in the 2100 block of West Stark Street.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And to Michigan, an opponent circled — though quietly this time — on the Nebraska schedule for months.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Set to Sport, Maybach SL attacks curved freeway onramps or 2-lanes with style.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But unlike Yamamoto—whose second straight 10-K one-hitter was wasted—Verlander bobbed and weaved and lollipop-curved the lineup to death.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The top overlay of her black, Christian Dior gown blew upward, and billowed, appearing inflated and bulbous for about a second, footage of the moment shared by Cinema Blend shows.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Justin, meanwhile, delights in the most gargantuan hoodies and bottoms, bulbous footwear, and sporty accessories, while always wearing something from his own brand too.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The smooth leather finish gives a polished look that can easily be dressed up or down.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lynn Dickey threw for 387 yards and three touchdowns; Paul Coffman balled out with a 6/124/2 receiving line.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Newly installed balled and burlapped plants need about 1 inch of water a week — be sure the root ball is getting watered.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Pynchon traversed California far and wide in his youth.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, the design language shifts from squarish to roundish and more curvy, presenting a silhouette closer to a human figure, at least from the front.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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The wrappers don’t have to be a perfect circle, just roundish.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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