round·up
ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp 
1
a(1)
: the act or process of collecting animals (such as cattle) by riding around them and driving them in
(2)
: the cowboys and ranch personnel engaged in a cattle roundup
b
: a gathering in of scattered persons or things
a roundup of all suspects
2
: a summary of information
a roundup of the news
rounded up; rounding up; rounds up
1
: to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup
2
: to gather in or bring together from various quarters
Synonyms
Examples of roundup in a Sentence
Noun
The police ordered a roundup of all the suspects.
Here's a roundup of today's news.
Verb
rounded everyone up for one final training session
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Included in the photo roundup were a photo of the two of them holding hands and a quick video of them about to kiss.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In our progress roundup, a Portland, Oregon, group that digs up paved surfaces has inspired others to reap the climate benefits.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
Here is a roundup of key games from around the Fort Worth-area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
For all of our hotel roundups, editors ensure our hotel recommendations align with our core T+L Hotel Values.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The real estate roundup is compiled from news releases and written by Business Editor Samantha Gowen.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
Here is a roundup of home tours in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities this year.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Take a look at the full roundup of this week’s releases below.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
The elephant was rounded up by handlers within about 20 minutes of having escaped early Tuesday afternoon, NBC Montana reported.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
His early life was marked by tragedy: In 1944, in retaliation for an attack by Italian resistance soldiers, the German Army rounded up a group of local men, including Giorgio Cavalli, and shot and killed them.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
To help plan for your big day, Vogue has rounded up our favorite looks from New York Bridal Fashion Week, below.
—Taylor Anderson, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Now the same law firm is rounding up plaintiffs by the thousands — including hundreds in the Bay Area — to sue Google on similar claims in state court in San Jose.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Earlier that month, Kardashian Barker rounded up her time in Australia in a series of photos shared on her Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Mahmoud tells him about the massacre that took place in the summer of 1996 when more than 1,200 inmates were rounded up and shot dead inside the jail compound.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
Noun
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — feature fresh new releases from artists such as Ryan Castro, Greeicy, Nicky Jam, and Ángela Aguilar, to name a few.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Included in the photo roundup were a photo of the two of them holding hands and a quick video of them about to kiss.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In our progress roundup, a Portland, Oregon, group that digs up paved surfaces has inspired others to reap the climate benefits.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
Here is a roundup of key games from around the Fort Worth-area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
For all of our hotel roundups, editors ensure our hotel recommendations align with our core T+L Hotel Values.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The real estate roundup is compiled from news releases and written by Business Editor Samantha Gowen.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
Here is a roundup of home tours in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities this year.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Take a look at the full roundup of this week’s releases below.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split, and fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
The elephant was rounded up by handlers within about 20 minutes of having escaped early Tuesday afternoon, NBC Montana reported.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
His early life was marked by tragedy: In 1944, in retaliation for an attack by Italian resistance soldiers, the German Army rounded up a group of local men, including Giorgio Cavalli, and shot and killed them.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
To help plan for your big day, Vogue has rounded up our favorite looks from New York Bridal Fashion Week, below.
—Taylor Anderson, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Now the same law firm is rounding up plaintiffs by the thousands — including hundreds in the Bay Area — to sue Google on similar claims in state court in San Jose.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Related Stories Related: The Best Music Festival Must-Haves for Last-Minute Coachella Packing
Below, The Hollywood Reporter has rounded up the best official Coachella parties and festival-adjacent events during weekends one and two, plus happenings holding court in the desert through Stagecoach.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Earlier that month, Kardashian Barker rounded up her time in Australia in a series of photos shared on her Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Mahmoud tells him about the massacre that took place in the summer of 1996 when more than 1,200 inmates were rounded up and shot dead inside the jail compound.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
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roundup
1 of 2 noun
round·up
ˈrau̇n-ˌdəp
1
: the gathering together of animals (as cows) on the range by riding around them and driving them in
2
: a gathering together of scattered persons or things
3
: summary entry 2
a roundup of the news
round up
2 of 2 verbˈrau̇n-ˈdəp
1
: to collect (as cattle) by circling and driving
2
: to gather in or bring together
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