round·up
ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp 
1
a(1)
: the act or process of collecting animals (such as cattle) by riding around them and driving them in
(2)
: the cowboys and ranch personnel engaged in a cattle roundup
b
: a gathering in of scattered persons or things
a roundup of all suspects
2
: a summary of information
a roundup of the news
rounded up; rounding up; rounds up
1
: to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup
2
: to gather in or bring together from various quarters
Synonyms
Examples of roundup in a Sentence
Noun
The police ordered a roundup of all the suspects.
Here's a roundup of today's news.
Verb
rounded everyone up for one final training session
Recent Examples on the Web
Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Check out this roundup of Bay Area happenings to add some sure-fire fun to your summer:
Jurassic Quest: May 17-27 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and May 31 to June 2 at Alameda County Fairgrounds.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
This roundup focuses on what to expect in the celestial skies over the next few months and how to plan accordingly to maximize your chance of spotting some spectacular sights.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
There are many brands, including some in this roundup, that make quality gluten-free products that aren’t third-party tested.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
Inflation hits McDonald's, FTX customers get paid back, Spirt Airlines struggles: Business news roundup
Plus, ‘fractional home ownership’ wants to fix real estate’s woes.
—Quartz, 11 May 2024
Below is a roundup of five of Harvey’s wildest claims from Piers Morgan Uncensored.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
Michelle, who's created looks for stars like Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion, shared a roundup of Tyla's Met manicure on her Instagram.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Here, find our roundup of the best looks from the 2024 Met Gala red carpet to inspire any bride.
—Vogue, 7 May 2024
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2024
Compare that to 2008, when more than 800 people, including dozens of journalists, were rounded up by police in mass arrests outside the RNC in St. Paul, most of whom were never charged, according to the Star Tribune.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
The soldiers rounded up the men and shot down those trying to flee, according to witnesses interviewed by Human Rights Watch.
—Christiaan Triebert, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Since the 1980s, the U.S. government has acquired and maintained, without warrant or court order, a database of names and information on Americans considered to be threats to the nation who can be rounded up in times of martial law.
—Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
Glamour rounded up our absolute favorite beauty moments from the Met Gala 2024.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 6 May 2024
The Captain volunteers to solve the problem, rounding up a group of Vietnamese expats to fill the extra roles, including his friend Bon (Fred Nguyen Khan), who proves to have a talent for getting killed, repeatedly, in a variety of costumes and makeup.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 6 May 2024
World & Nation Column: Trump wants to round up over a million undocumented migrants from California.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Online shoppers can also round up the purchase price of May purchases to the nearest dollar with proceeds going to the American Nurses Foundation; donate $5 or more and get $10 off your next $100 purchase in June.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
Noun
Curiously absent from this roundup was anyone from the middle part of the West, such as Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Check out this roundup of Bay Area happenings to add some sure-fire fun to your summer:
Jurassic Quest: May 17-27 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and May 31 to June 2 at Alameda County Fairgrounds.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
This roundup focuses on what to expect in the celestial skies over the next few months and how to plan accordingly to maximize your chance of spotting some spectacular sights.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
There are many brands, including some in this roundup, that make quality gluten-free products that aren’t third-party tested.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
Inflation hits McDonald's, FTX customers get paid back, Spirt Airlines struggles: Business news roundup
Plus, ‘fractional home ownership’ wants to fix real estate’s woes.
—Quartz, 11 May 2024
Below is a roundup of five of Harvey’s wildest claims from Piers Morgan Uncensored.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
Michelle, who's created looks for stars like Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion, shared a roundup of Tyla's Met manicure on her Instagram.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Here, find our roundup of the best looks from the 2024 Met Gala red carpet to inspire any bride.
—Vogue, 7 May 2024
Verb
For example, rounding up a bill from 13.50 Euros to 14 Euros, or leaving a few Euros, is usually sufficient.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2024
Compare that to 2008, when more than 800 people, including dozens of journalists, were rounded up by police in mass arrests outside the RNC in St. Paul, most of whom were never charged, according to the Star Tribune.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
The soldiers rounded up the men and shot down those trying to flee, according to witnesses interviewed by Human Rights Watch.
—Christiaan Triebert, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Since the 1980s, the U.S. government has acquired and maintained, without warrant or court order, a database of names and information on Americans considered to be threats to the nation who can be rounded up in times of martial law.
—Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
Glamour rounded up our absolute favorite beauty moments from the Met Gala 2024.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 6 May 2024
The Captain volunteers to solve the problem, rounding up a group of Vietnamese expats to fill the extra roles, including his friend Bon (Fred Nguyen Khan), who proves to have a talent for getting killed, repeatedly, in a variety of costumes and makeup.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 6 May 2024
World & Nation Column: Trump wants to round up over a million undocumented migrants from California.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Online shoppers can also round up the purchase price of May purchases to the nearest dollar with proceeds going to the American Nurses Foundation; donate $5 or more and get $10 off your next $100 purchase in June.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
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roundup
1 of 2 noun
round·up
ˈrau̇n-ˌdəp
1
: the gathering together of animals (as cows) on the range by riding around them and driving them in
2
: a gathering together of scattered persons or things
3
: summary entry 2
a roundup of the news
round up
2 of 2 verbˈrau̇n-ˈdəp
1
: to collect (as cattle) by circling and driving
2
: to gather in or bring together
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