Definitions

rounding

[roun-ding] / ˈraʊn dɪŋ /

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

Example Sentences

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From a macro point of view, that’s not even a rounding error.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

Johnston suggests that even if you can’t double your payments, simply rounding up can make a difference over time.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

After Monday's penultimate home game, Spurs go to Chelsea on 17 May before rounding off a dreadful season back home against Everton on 24 May.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The division that was once a rounding error is the reason that BlackBerry is suddenly making money again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

My allies and I are rounding the horn, starting to give chase to Brutus and Enobaria, who are sprinting down a sand strip toward the jungle.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins