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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
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
From extension removal to a preliminary cut and a few rounds of color, the transformation took a total of four days to complete with the help of celebrity colorist Jacob Schwartz.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Every in-season tournament game in the knockout rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals and championship rounds) will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
And that came after eight rounds of inquiries into the issue.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Police said a search of the man’s residence also led to the discovery of an assault rifle, ammunition magazines and 900 rounds of ammunition.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Warriors swept through their South Bay playoff opponents, beating Mar Vista, San Ysidro and Montgomery … Top-seeded Canyon Hills didn’t get challenged in the first two rounds of the bracket with easy sweeps over Liberty Charter and Southwest-San Diego.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Slice shallots into rounds and toss with flour, salt, and pepper.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Jack Poole and Will Cook scored in the shootout to keep the Raiders even at 2-2 after three rounds.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Sunday rounds things out with Primo on the Patio and a special deal offering free tacos with a drink purchase.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Subtle sweetness from tomatoes rounds out the dish.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Pinspark Two-Piece Loungewear Set Lounge sets have made the style rounds on celebs like Reese Witherspoon and Martha Stewart, but they’re often not designed for petite fashionistas.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The Mint Museum offers the perfect cultural experience that rounds out any trip to the Queen City.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
An 11-bay carriage house with a guest apartment, along with a 4,500-square-foot staff house, rounds out the magnificent estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Valero rounds out the trio as a woody fougère with bourbon geranium, lavender, sandalwood, and ambrox.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
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The duo played three rounds of rock-paper-scissors to decide who would speak first.
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Maintenance worker Zachary Fuller rounds out the top ten and gives MassDOT its first appearance on the payroll pay boost list with his impressive 188% increase in 2025.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounds
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The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.—
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Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.—
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Donut Lab says the battery can deliver up to 100,000 charge cycles with minimal capacity fade, while retaining more than 99% capacity in temperatures ranging from –30°C (–22°F) to above 100°C (above 212°F), without ignition or performance loss.—
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From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.—
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In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.—
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Layla has long been one of the most familiar faces in SEC circles, known for her presence on the sidelines and devotion to her family.—
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From rugged descents through pine forests to flowy singletrack that rolls through meadows, there’s a trail for every ability.—
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Add a spicy twist to homemade pizzas, breads, calzones, and rolls with this ready-to-bake dough that includes bits of jalapeño peppers.—
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That's because of how the moon orbits our planet.—
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Supermoons happen because of how the moon orbits our planet, say experts, which isn't a neat little circle.—
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Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.—
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The trail brushes past the Bell Rock formation, then curves away from the road and crosses some red rock ledges offering impressive vistas.—
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When those erroneous payments occur, departments and their employees have to jump through extra hoops to recover those public funds.—
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Sure, in Connecticut, women’s hoops has long been covered as a mainstream sport; readers and viewers demand it.—
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Eighteen months after the last group battle with Vecna in the Abyss in the series finale, Jonathan (Heaton), Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Steve (Joe Keery) and Robin (Maya Hawke) reunite on a rooftop for a tearful catch-up.—
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Dead and Company was just in San Francisco in August, playing a series of concerts in Golden Gate Park.—
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“Rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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