1
as in rolling
to form into a round compact mass
carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray
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2
as in circling
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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as in curving
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 rounding
The problems began on April 4, when Schanuel was rounding third and had to quickly slam on the brakes.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
And that means that as far as disrupting the flow of the game, ABS is basically within a rounding error to no impact at all.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
The wellness experience is complemented by the hotel’s spectacular indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a new sauna area, ideal for rounding off your stay at the must-visit Mett Barcelona.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bad Bunny comes in second behind Swift on the artist chart, while Drake came in third, The Weeknd in fourth and Ariana Grande rounding out the Top 5.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Naomi Ackie stars alongside Harries, with David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan rounding out the cast.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Vientos had blatantly ran through a stop sign rounding third and was easily thrown out at home plate for the final out of the sixth.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
One big unknown, following the death of the penny, lay in how retailers might handle the math of rounding off cash transactions.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The entire menu is under $20, with BBQ chicken and chicken Caesar crepes and a veggie sandwich rounding out the options.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
And that means that as far as disrupting the flow of the game, ABS is basically within a rounding error to no impact at all.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
The wellness experience is complemented by the hotel’s spectacular indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a new sauna area, ideal for rounding off your stay at the must-visit Mett Barcelona.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bad Bunny comes in second behind Swift on the artist chart, while Drake came in third, The Weeknd in fourth and Ariana Grande rounding out the Top 5.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Naomi Ackie stars alongside Harries, with David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan rounding out the cast.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Vientos had blatantly ran through a stop sign rounding third and was easily thrown out at home plate for the final out of the sixth.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
One big unknown, following the death of the penny, lay in how retailers might handle the math of rounding off cash transactions.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The entire menu is under $20, with BBQ chicken and chicken Caesar crepes and a veggie sandwich rounding out the options.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounding
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As such, the Jets are rolling with this group of linebackers — and sticking with Sherwood, coming off a poor season after a 2024 breakout campaign that got him a huge contract.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota finished fourth in the standings each time before rolling to win the championship.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Helicopters were circling over 30 Rockefeller Plaza, home of NBC News, ahead of Charles' arrival.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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All of it lands at a moment when Quinta do Lago inventory is tight, and buyers are still circling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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There's no question about the iconic status of Tegallalang, the flawless and highly photogenic rice terraces curving around hillsides and irrigated by the subak system, which has UNESCO status.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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All communal areas can be reached by curving but steep paths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war has led to a virtual stoppage in ships traversing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, constraining the flow of global energy supplies.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Soon, Callaghan — alongside Nic Mosher and Evan Gilbert-Katz — was traversing the country in a shabby RV, documenting the surreal, perturbing and often hilarious fringes of American culture.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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This is the first spaceflight for Cardman and Platonov, the fourth trip for Fincke, and the second for Yui, to the orbiting laboratory.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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In its time orbiting Earth, Hubble has shaped our understanding of the universe by observing the atmospheric composition of planets around other stars and even discovering dark energy – a mysterious force that causes the universe to expand.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Tafoya noted, the journalist is the one crossing the professional ethical boundary.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aiden Hezarkhani was able to beat Jakob Glesnes on the left wing before crossing to an open Zavier Gozo.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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If your houseplant was severely pot-bound with encircling roots, trim the overgrown roots back by one-third.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, Beijing has stepped up military drills near Taiwan, even encircling the island by land, air and sea last year.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Rounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounding. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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