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noun

ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp How to pronounce roundup (audio)
Definition of roundupnext
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 Celine/Reebok Freestyle Lo, a lambskin leather version of a classic Reebok sneaker, earned the number three spot on the Lyst’s hottest products roundup. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Here’s a roundup of recent restaurant closings across Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell and Wynwood. — Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
They are being rounded up and sent for slaughter by the government that wants the land for its rich buddies and industry. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 The next day—still drunk and still armed—Ike rounded up his associates, including brothers Tom and Frank McLaury. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundup
  1. summary
  2. collect
  3. gather
  4. assemble
  5. accumulate
  6. group
  7. amass
  8. corral
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
  • And an incomplete pass was best-case scenario after Patrick Mahomes scrambled just to collect the ball and alertly fire it out of bounds.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And his teammates did follow his lead, with Austin Reaves collecting 19 points and Walker Kessler producing a double-double with 16 points on six-for-six shooting and 15 rebounds to go along with three blocks.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of collect
Verb
  • Here, the architecture distributes the congregation into a half circle, gathering them around the matter of their faith as a question rather than as an assertion.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Families gathered to eat, strangers shared space and volunteers helped serve anyone who came through.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 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
  • Iran qualified and has been grouped with Syria, China and Kyrgyzstan for the league stage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In a two-page editorial published in 1976, Katzman argued that some instances of early- and late-onset dementia should be grouped together as Alzheimer’s disease.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 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
Definition of amass
Verb
  • The senior corralled the ball and fired a pass to the sideline, which was intercepted by Jackson Pitman.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The news audience may be spread out, but many different parts of Fox News are working to corral them.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of corral

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“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundup. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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