as in assembling
to bring together in one body or place
rounded everyone up for one final training session
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Recent Examples of rounding up
Across the Twin Cities, federal immigration enforcement operations have turned businesses into sites of confrontation — with agents in store parking lots rounding up day laborers, armed raids on restaurants and work authorization inspections conducted in tactical gear.
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Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
While tens of millions of Americans do support shutting down and securing our borders while rounding up dangerous criminals who have entered our nation illegally, many are also deeply troubled to see moms and dads being pulled out of a Home Depot or a Walmart in sight of their crying children.
—Douglas MacKinnon, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
In some cases, rounding up would mean cash-paying customers would pay more, if just by a few cents.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
The death and conflicting accounts have intensified scrutiny into the conditions of immigration jails at a time when the government has been rounding up immigrants in large numbers around the country and detaining them at facilities like the one in El Paso where Lunas Campos died.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Police soon arrive, rounding up Rocky and his friends and pushing them into a squad car, as the camera focuses on his bruised, speaking eye.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
As for the other contestants, your guess is as good as ours, but maybe there's some hidden clues in the costumes, which Entertainment Weekly is rounding up all together in one place, below.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Multiple videos shared online over the past three days show RSF fighters rounding up and killing large numbers of unarmed people.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Bloomingdale’s annual philanthropic partnerships include No Kid Hungry, where customers can contribute by rounding up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar or by adding a donation at online checkout.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
While tens of millions of Americans do support shutting down and securing our borders while rounding up dangerous criminals who have entered our nation illegally, many are also deeply troubled to see moms and dads being pulled out of a Home Depot or a Walmart in sight of their crying children.
—Douglas MacKinnon, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
In some cases, rounding up would mean cash-paying customers would pay more, if just by a few cents.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
The death and conflicting accounts have intensified scrutiny into the conditions of immigration jails at a time when the government has been rounding up immigrants in large numbers around the country and detaining them at facilities like the one in El Paso where Lunas Campos died.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Police soon arrive, rounding up Rocky and his friends and pushing them into a squad car, as the camera focuses on his bruised, speaking eye.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
As for the other contestants, your guess is as good as ours, but maybe there's some hidden clues in the costumes, which Entertainment Weekly is rounding up all together in one place, below.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Multiple videos shared online over the past three days show RSF fighters rounding up and killing large numbers of unarmed people.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Bloomingdale’s annual philanthropic partnerships include No Kid Hungry, where customers can contribute by rounding up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar or by adding a donation at online checkout.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounding up
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One of the most significant differences between the version shared on Cadillac’s social media channels and the television advertisement was the inclusion of more behind-the-scenes footage of what goes into assembling the car, from design to assembly.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The city is assembling a new contractor team to ensure cost efficiency and accountability for this important project.—
Kara King,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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But if property taxes are eliminated, Cordrey said being able to quickly convert into a city, and start collecting income taxes, would mean residents could keep their services.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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From learning to drive stick shift and collecting vinyl records to playing board games and writing handwritten notes, the shift suggests that even in a digital-first generation, there’s a growing appetite for slowing down—and staying human.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Where there would once be huge lively crowds gathering in support of Hong Kong’s democracy figures, the mood was subdued and yet at the same time on edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the give-and-take between Goldsworthy and the farmers of Penpont has deepened, the latter have become accustomed to the sight of the artist gathering wood or stones or fallen trees.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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An alternative halftime show by conservative political group Turning Point USA, headlined by Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, was announced and drew in millions of viewers live, amassing 19 million views on YouTube as of Monday morning.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Nexstar needs waiver from the FCC, given a current ownership cap that limits entities from amassing stations that cover more than 39% of the country.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Turquoise Health assembles price data by grouping codes for services together using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence.—
Darius Tahir,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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This food trend feeds this growing interest, by grouping three or more condiments together in one slick order.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers are picking up essentials early, aiming to avoid last-minute trips if roads become unsafe.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Trent Perry is picking up the slack for the UCLA basketball team.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Deep clean your shower once a week to keep residue and mold from accumulating, making sure to clean your shower drain and shampoo and conditioner bottles.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Rounding up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounding%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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