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
had the students round up all the balls on the tennis court
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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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026
Then be sure to check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars, along with our expert's tips for new stargazers.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Here’s a roundup of openings, closings, expansions and awards.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026
Then be sure to check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars, along with our expert's tips for new stargazers.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
This guide rounds up food specials in neighborhoods throughout Chicago, highlighting spots offering everything from tacos and burgers to full meals, with most options coming in at $10 or less.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundup. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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