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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
Not one has missed the write-up in a roundup, be that pillows, comforters, or cooling sheets. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Verb
Here, our editors have rounded up seven things that good Southern hosts always have on hand for unexpected guests. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 InStyle rounds up 12 European grocery summer nail ideas, from juicy olives and Sicilian lemons to tinned sardines and pasta. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 July 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
  • The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The request form asks for a person’s name, contact information, residence and summary about the neighborly dispute.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of summary
Verb
  • The launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base is the first phase in a constellation called FireSat that will eventually cover the globe with 50 satellites collecting high-resolution imagery of fires and conditions on the ground every 20 minutes.
    — Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • By June, almost half of Emirati crude shipments were sailing on vessels controlled by Sinokor, according to ship tracking data collected by analytics firm Vortexa.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of collect
Verb
  • Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of gather
Verb
  • And everything begins to feel strangely familiar—like creative output assembled mechanically from patterns.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Then, the families of the slain suitors assemble and vow revenge, clashing with Odysseus, Telemachus, Laertes and the loyal servants — only to have Athena intervene and abruptly put a stop to the fighting.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of assemble
Verb
  • What happens when interconnected debt starts accumulating faster than human understanding can keep pace?
    — Doug Shannon, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Research indicates that, as apex predators, sharks accumulate high levels of heavy metals — including arsenic, mercury and lead — in their blood and tissues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of accumulate
Verb
  • For even better results, try hydrozoning, which involves grouping plants by their water needs.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
  • Apollo Neuro delivers vibration patterns through a wearable to purportedly influence the vagus nerve, and it is frequently grouped with vibroacoustic recovery tools.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of group
Verb
  • In his four years as head coach, Setencich amassed a 24-20 record, including a 16-12 mark in Big Sky play.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • In direct donations from AIPAC, Ryan has amassed more than $400,000 during his four years in Congress.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of amass
Verb
  • All five of the suspects have residences in San Francisco, accoring to police, and the San Francisco Police Department helped corral them in Richmond.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • Moments later, another shot on goal was once again corralled by Nyland.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Definition of corral

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