rounding

[roun-ding] / ˈraʊn dɪŋ /

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turn; encircle v.
make curved; remove angles v.

VERB

turn; encircle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

spin

STRONG

bypass circle circulate circumnavigate compass encompass flank gird girdle gyrate hem pivot revolve ring roll rotate skirt surround wheel whirl

WEAK

begird go around

Antonyms

STRONG

free let go

VERB

make curved; remove angles

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bend loop

STRONG

arch bow coil convolute crook curl curve form mold perfect polish recurve refine shape sleek slick smooth whorl

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy neglect roughen ruin straighten

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rounding

It’s a nice perk when rounding out a $200-million facility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

In addition to their Grand Canyon visit, the Duffys swing by Yellowstone National Park, rounding out their looks at two of the most photographed destinations in existence.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

Two-tenths of a percent is a rounding error on a rounding error, and I wouldn’t bet against a stadium full of Iraqis and Norwegians sorting one another more finely to clear it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Flutter and DraftKings are the biggest and third-largest holdings, with casino owners Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts and Red Rock Resorts rounding out the top five.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

Crawling under its shadow the road went on, and rounding it sprang east again and began to climb steeply.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien