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
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including Kevin Kaarl, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Maluma, to name a few.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Goldman Sachs’ chief U.S. equity strategist says the dollar-volume of M&A activity will rise 20% in 2025, and Forbes rounded up 20 stocks that are prime targets for takeovers.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Similar to Spotify, Apple Music users will also receive a big Replay '24 roundup designed to share to social media.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including Kevin Kaarl, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Maluma, to name a few.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Advertisement Music Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ fails to round up CMA Award nominations.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Goldman Sachs’ chief U.S. equity strategist says the dollar-volume of M&A activity will rise 20% in 2025, and Forbes rounded up 20 stocks that are prime targets for takeovers.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundup. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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