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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City, meanwhile, have to face Europe-chasing Everton and Brentford, before rounding off the campaign at home to Champions League contenders Aston Villa.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Those who didn’t answer aren’t shown; totals might not equal 100% due to rounding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He posted seven home runs, 32 RBI and a .269/.407/.900 slash line over his 36 games in the Dodgers organization, rounding out his season at double-A Tulsa.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

In Pentagon terms, that is a rounding error.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

When I heard the Nazis were rounding up workers to send them to another camp, I made sure I was at the front of the line.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz