roundup
Americannoun
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the driving together of cattle, horses, etc., for inspection, branding, shipping to market, or the like, as in the western U.S.
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the people and horses who do this.
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the herd so collected.
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the gathering together of scattered items or groups of people.
a police roundup of suspects.
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a summary, brief listing, or résumé of related facts, figures, or information.
Sunday's newspaper has a sports roundup giving the final score of every baseball game of the past week.
Etymology
Origin of roundup
First recorded in 1760–70; noun use of verb phrase round up
Example Sentences
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Magazine newsletter for a weekly roundup of fashion, entertainment, design, food, travel, art, architecture and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
With the 48th edition of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returning from 7-9 August, here is a roundup of some of the most wacky shapes.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Many minors and individuals from outside of Newport Beach were in the roundup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Here is a roundup of the impacts as the latest heatwave starts in Europe.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
"Hanneke, there was a big roundup late last night."
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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