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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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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The cast for the show is effectively a roundup of Britain’s brightest talent, including Paapa Essiedu (as Severus Snape), Nick Frost (Hagrid), and Janet McTeer (Professor McGonagall), alongside newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, who are playing our main trio.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
The order comes as Minnesota state officials press for ICE and other federal immigration authorities to cease aggressive actions rounding up undocumented people in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the state.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Photographers may also want to read our expert tips on how to image the sun, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses that are on sale in 2026.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The cast for the show is effectively a roundup of Britain’s brightest talent, including Paapa Essiedu (as Severus Snape), Nick Frost (Hagrid), and Janet McTeer (Professor McGonagall), alongside newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, who are playing our main trio.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 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
The order comes as Minnesota state officials press for ICE and other federal immigration authorities to cease aggressive actions rounding up undocumented people in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the state.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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You are presented with the transcript, a summary, bullet points and even a mind map of the discussion in a default template.—
Dwight Silverman,
Houston Chronicle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Yale’s own top-line summary on average effective tariff didn’t quite translate.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The homeowner later discovered the camera, and it was collected by police.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Across Europe, farmers and fishermen are collecting such items in an effort to save lives thousands of miles away.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And as traders bought more, the gains gathered steam, resulting in skyrocketing prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several dozen demonstrators also gathered at Temple and Alameda streets near the federal building, and a broadcast report said police issued a dispersal order there.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tracking how clusters assemble across vast stretches of time and space also informs our knowledge of the cosmic web and the cosmological parameters that shape it.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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Those older models made up less than 3% of Tesla’s annual vehicle deliveries in 2025, and the company now plans to use the lines where they were assembled for Optimus.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Central bank buying remains a cornerstone, with emerging market institutions, particularly in the East, continuing to accumulate reserves.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across some of the most productive farmland in the United States, a nutrient called phosphorus has been accumulating in the soil for decades, at levels far beyond what crops actually require.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Multiple chips are then grouped together to create FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform (aka.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Assembling the Ni-Ti tubes into a working elastocaloric regenerator—a type of heat exchanger—involved grouping them into trios, and tightly fitting them into a strong plastic casing.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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The timing is especially odd for Horvath, who has been steadily amassing endorsements and donations for her reelection bid representing a supervisorial district covering the Westside and San Fernando Valley.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Across its two seasons so far, the series has amassed 9 Emmy wins and 40 nominations.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brady this season corralled 73 receptions for 1,214 yards and 17 touchdowns, while registering 67 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two defensive scores.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Curver Set of 6 Medium 12-Liter Baskets Storage baskets are an entryway essential for keeping shoes, winter accessories, and everything else corralled.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundup. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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