in the round

phrase

1
: in full sculptured form unattached to a background
2
: with an inclusive or comprehensive view or representation
3
: with a center stage surrounded by an audience
a play presented in the round

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Hrgović landed one, two, three hard right hands late in the round. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Teams placed ninth to 24th enter the knockout playoffs in February to decide the other eight teams in the round of 16. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Other participants in the round included Carmelo Anthony, Geno Auriemma, the Berman Family, Bessemer Venture Partners, Jenny Just, Ashton Kutcher, Alex Morgan and Trybe Ventures, Dan Rosensweig and Trae Young. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 There will be two games each day in the round-robin Thanksgiving tourney, with a single ticket providing admission to both. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the round

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in the round was in 1612

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“In the round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20round. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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