ROUND UP Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp

Definition of roundup

as in summary

a short statement of the main points I can't read 500 pages by tomorrow, so just give me the roundup

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round up

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verb

as in to collect

to bring together in one body or place rounded everyone up for one final training session

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Noun

Check out more great TVs in this size in our roundup of the best 55-inch TVs. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026 From labor talks at California’s largest public university system to a Halloween costume controversy and a deadly rural crash, here’s a roundup of recent Sacramento-area news. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

Below, The Hollywood Reporter is rounding up the most memorable social media reactions. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026 Fernando Alonso rounds up the top five, winning his first title in 2005 at 24 years and 57 days old. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundup

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Noun

Later, she was charged with a DUI and ordered to 12 months of summary probation, including a three-month DUI class and must attend weekly meetings with her psychologist and twice-monthly visits with her psychiatrist.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
An upcoming Siri Recap feature will be able to create summaries of conversations for later reference.

— Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of summary

Verb

The approach also gives the company an opportunity to refine task-specific capabilities using information collected in actual manufacturing environments rather than relying exclusively on laboratory demonstrations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
What’s more, rain can actually help keep your unit clean by clearing out small debris that naturally collects, says TJ Laury, president of Ben’s ProServ.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of collect

Verb

Since then, Huang’s profile has risen to the status of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, with thousands of people gathering to hear his keynotes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
This allows manufacturers to use the machine for productive work while its AI system gathers operational data.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of gather

Verb

Saudi Arabia assembled a coalition backing the government, waging a yearslong campaign of air bombardment that brought it international condemnation over civilian deaths.

— AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Its latest product is a magnetic modular display system designed to be assembled quickly, packed away when not in use, and used to add up to three additional screens to a laptop.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of assemble

Verb

However, George adds that a basic categorization framework is still essential to prevent clutter from accumulating.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
Dirt, algae and other contaminants can also accumulate along walls and around the waterline, making comprehensive cleaning an important consideration.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of accumulate

Verb

Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
Its antique silver hue would look beautiful as the star of a holiday table or on a mantel, grouped with other candleholders.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

The site is often visited by tourists and is a monument to the past, the history of slavery, and the wealth amassed by cotton planters in Mississippi.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
There are fewer characters and more focus on Sauron (Charlie Vickers), who is amassing power across Middle-earth.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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