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
Vogue, 7 May 2024
In a poll published on Friday (May 3) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Venezuelan artist’s latest production as their favorite music release of the past week.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 5 May 2024
Sarah Bradley has been writing health content since 2017—everything from product roundups and illness FAQs to nutrition explainers and the dish on diet trends.
—Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Here's a roundup of the gardens at the top of the ranking and why Phoenix's site made it to the list.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
Here is a roundup of important games in the Fort Worth-area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
Here's a roundup of freebies, deals, discounts and other specials for National Nurses Week.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 May 2024
For a full list of all the top features of Apple's latest operating system, make sure to also check out our iOS 17 roundup.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 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
Here, find our roundup of the best looks from the 2024 Met Gala red carpet to inspire any bride.
—Vogue, 7 May 2024
In a poll published on Friday (May 3) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Venezuelan artist’s latest production as their favorite music release of the past week.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 5 May 2024
Sarah Bradley has been writing health content since 2017—everything from product roundups and illness FAQs to nutrition explainers and the dish on diet trends.
—Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Here's a roundup of the gardens at the top of the ranking and why Phoenix's site made it to the list.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
Here is a roundup of important games in the Fort Worth-area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
Here's a roundup of freebies, deals, discounts and other specials for National Nurses Week.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 May 2024
For a full list of all the top features of Apple's latest operating system, make sure to also check out our iOS 17 roundup.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 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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