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
had the students round up all the balls on the tennis court
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
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Noun
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Then be sure to read our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Crews rounded up the only air boat in the district, plus a hover craft for backup.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the about 40 escapees charged at a family of four and was fatally shot by law enforcement who were assisting in the effort to round up the animals.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundup. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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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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