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as in cycles
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
a busy round of parties during the holiday season
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as in orbits
to travel completely around
a monorail for visitors that rounds the park
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as in curves
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 rounds
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Day 2 of the NFL draft saw another 68 players’ dreams come true as teams used the second and third rounds to fill holes on their roster.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There are starters to be found every year — though clearly at a lower hit rate — in rounds four through seven.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The esteemed David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research points out that the market rallies that started April 13 and took the S&P 500 to a new high were a response to prospective new rounds of discussions to resolve the war between Iran and the United States and Israel.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The prop gun, which Baldwin believed to contain dummy rounds, actually had a live round of ammunition in it.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
An analysis by city staff found that the annual members accounted for 24% of the rounds played at the par 36 nine-hole golf course.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
European companies have raised comparatively smaller sums, but Axelera and Olix have both raised rounds north of $200 million this year.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
An annual festival rounds out the experience with food, entertainment and carnival rides.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The first round took place Thursday, rounds two and three are Friday, and the final four rounds take place on Saturday.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Six of the Broncos’ seven picks are slated to fall on Day 3 (rounds four-seven), and three of those six currently lie in the final round.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Australia rounds out the list with white sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — a combination that appeals to nearly every type of traveler.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Waits rounds out the cast as an alien named Eyera.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Golshifteh Farahani rounds out the cast for the project that has a script from David Weil.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The draft continues Saturday morning with rounds four through seven.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Day 2 of the NFL draft saw another 68 players’ dreams come true as teams used the second and third rounds to fill holes on their roster.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There are starters to be found every year — though clearly at a lower hit rate — in rounds four through seven.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The esteemed David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research points out that the market rallies that started April 13 and took the S&P 500 to a new high were a response to prospective new rounds of discussions to resolve the war between Iran and the United States and Israel.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The prop gun, which Baldwin believed to contain dummy rounds, actually had a live round of ammunition in it.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
An analysis by city staff found that the annual members accounted for 24% of the rounds played at the par 36 nine-hole golf course.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
European companies have raised comparatively smaller sums, but Axelera and Olix have both raised rounds north of $200 million this year.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The final day of the 2026 NFL Draft is upon us — and the Miami Dolphins should be quite busy as first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan rounds out his inaugural draft class.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
An annual festival rounds out the experience with food, entertainment and carnival rides.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The first round took place Thursday, rounds two and three are Friday, and the final four rounds take place on Saturday.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Six of the Broncos’ seven picks are slated to fall on Day 3 (rounds four-seven), and three of those six currently lie in the final round.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Australia rounds out the list with white sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — a combination that appeals to nearly every type of traveler.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Waits rounds out the cast as an alien named Eyera.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Golshifteh Farahani rounds out the cast for the project that has a script from David Weil.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Functional front pockets and belt loops add to their versatility.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lululemon wants Nike’s global sportswear machinery, including faster product cycles, sharper merchandising, broader category expansion, and a stronger link between brand heat and international growth.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Converting economic headroom into the factories and power lines required for industrialization will also rely on governments committing to the pursuit of long-term projects with timelines that extend far beyond election cycles.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the awards, several titles drew on personal archives or close family circles to address wider political realities.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Joshua rolls past North Side Isabella Lambert threw a no-hitter and struck out 10 batters to lead Joshua past Fort Worth North Side 14-0 in 5 innings in their Class 5A Division II bi-district single-game series playoff on Thursday night at Joshua High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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From there, the mock drafts are all over the place, which is always a sign for some fun, and even chaos, as the draft rolls along.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The book orbits around an art scandal that pulls in collectors, curators, philosophers and hangers-on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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But sustained access to pro basketball — especially women’s hoops — has remained rare.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Only two conference series against Morris and LaSalle-Peru remain before the regular season wraps up on May 26.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Marlins beat Dodgers, shut down expensive LA offense This series seemed to line up perfectly for the Dodgers.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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