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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Recent Examples of roundup

Noun

The annual roundup spans a range of ages and interests, with picks including dolls, playsets, collectibles, plush toys and more. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The agent may rely on information beyond the product catalogue, including product specifications, reviews, editorial coverage, affiliate roundups, retailer information and other third-party sources. — Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

In August, a judge awarded around $73,000 to one law firm and just under $14,000 to another after lawyers successfully challenged the detention of some of the immigrants rounded up that October day. — Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026 As the movie enters theaters, THR has rounded up what critics are saying, below. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundup

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Noun

One Moments entry showed me a summary of my past week, describing a pretty uneventful time with downright purple prose.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Bain & Company found that 80% of consumers now rely on AI summaries for at least 40% of their searches, and that organic traffic has fallen 15% to 25% as a result.

— Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of summary

Verb

While most of us start to put extra blankets on our bed during the fall for all the cozy vibes, your bed sheets are still collecting sweat, dirt, and body oil.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Under federal law, the Forest Service can retain at least 80% of fees collected at recreation sites and use the money locally to operate, maintain and improve them.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of collect

Verb

Lessons and performance data gathered through testing, experimentation, and training can be returned to developers and program managers to improve future capabilities.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
In late March, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting, hundreds of people gathered on the banks of the Sacramento River before walking across.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of gather

Verb

Much like an engine compresses fuel before ignition, FLARE first assembles the fuel to high density before delivering a separate, rapid burst of energy to trigger fusion.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
If assembling a cheese board isn’t happening this week, this tray does it for you.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of assemble

Verb

One only has to follow the money to understand why progress isn’t accelerating at the same rate that fashion waste is accumulating.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
But as hikes accumulate, the focus can shift to deposit costs, the yield curve — and, ultimately, whether higher borrowing costs begin to hurt the economy and credit quality.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of accumulate

Verb

While Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander communities are regularly grouped together and considered uniformly successful, studies have found significant disparities in educational access and outcomes across subgroups over time.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Access to some attractions would be grouped together as part of a package now known as a Lightning Lane.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

Starting freshman tight end Mark Bowman was also listed as questionable on the report after catching six passes for 44 yards against Oregon and amassing the second-most receptions on the team overall with 21.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
In addition to their share in Walmart, the family has continued to amass their fortune through the acquisition of sports teams.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of amass

Verb

Like, say, corralling the Chicago School Board, which makes speaking to us look like attending a tea party.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Summit goalkeeper Abby Smith was unable to corral the ball in the 55th minute, and Reign forward Brittany Ratcliffe scored to trim the lead to 2-1.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

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