round (off or out)

Definition of round (off or out)next
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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Verb
  • His step-back jumper with 32 seconds left was the exclamation point, a shot that ended Orlando’s final push and extended Detroit’s season.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Sophomore reliever Mason Almazan coaxed a shallow fly out with a runner at third to end the game.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
  • While at Urbitran, Mike was asked to reimagine Columbus Circle by one of the potential private developers to complement their building plans.
    Lucius Riccio, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.
    Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
  • But Embiid attempted only three more free throws for the rest of the game, finishing 8-of-9.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • Schleifer and the Stallions boys and girls tennis teams concluded the season by sweeping the 2A state championships at Red Bug Lake Park in Casselberry near Orlando.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • The offseason program then concludes before training camp begins in July.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
  • The star opted for a jaw-dropping gown by Ashi Studio that featured an ivory corseted bodice adorned with twisted tendrils of dark hair.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • And that performer winds up being Lady Gaga, who is a bit of a diva in this film.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2026
  • Director Orson Krennic Anybody in middle management can relate to this Imperial officer who's saddled with getting a big project up and running (in his case, the first Death Star), forced to deal with uncaring bosses and winds up having some rebellious types screw the whole thing up.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The look was completed with pillow-like, puffy material around her feet and neck.
    Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
  • To complete her dramatic look, Osaka’s hands were dipped in dripping red paint.
    Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
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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 5 May. 2026.

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