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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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Recent Examples of rounded
Charles Baggarly
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The teak frame’s subtle curves and rounded edges give it some Scandi appeal, while the durable performance upholstery is resistant to mildew and fading from the sun.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and David Krumholtz rounded out the ensemble.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In 2025, the Lions lost a lot of high scoring games, but with Monroe’s consistent pitching success, the team is more well-rounded with an ability to win close, low scoring bouts.
—Charles Baggarly
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The teak frame’s subtle curves and rounded edges give it some Scandi appeal, while the durable performance upholstery is resistant to mildew and fading from the sun.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hansen was on the coms as Orion rounded Earth for the last time, now headed for the moon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and David Krumholtz rounded out the ensemble.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounded
Adjective
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Lounge chairs have become increasingly bulbous and cushy over the years, so Knoll’s Perron Pillo Lounge chair feels perfectly on trend.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sound collected by a deer’s large, swiveling outer ears is funneled through small, conical ducts into these bulbous structures protecting the middle and inner ears.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maxim Rud’s transition from intern to orthopedic traumatologist wasn’t smooth or gradual.—
Mariia Yastreba,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The ball instead rolled into center field, which allowed Cronenworth to run home.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg scored 27 points, Cadeau had 10 assists and the deep, unselfish Wolverines rolled into the Final Four, overwhelming Tennessee for a 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.—
Jay Cohen,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to flight-tracking data online, at least one of the helicopters circled Rock’s estate four times over a three-minute span.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cosmos has three possible geometries—positively curved like a sphere, flat like an infinite plane or negatively curved like a saddle—but geometry alone doesn’t determine shape.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The roots are roundish and somewhere between a golf ball and a tennis ball in size.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Quickly pinch butter into flour mixture to create flattened pieces.—
Carla Hall,
Southern Living,
19 Nov. 2025
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The company’s smaller sized safes, which begin at $1,350 per year and are the size of a semi-flattened shoebox, are all currently occupied.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bare root trees and shrubs, as the name suggests, are not sold in a pot or balled and burlapped.—
Dr. Lauren Kurtz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pare raised both hands, balled in fists, pumping away.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounded. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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