As predicted, the free ones are rounded up (8)

I believe the answer is:

foreseen

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'as predicted' is the definition.
'foreseen' can be an answer for 'predicted' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'as' bit.

'free ones are rounded up' is the wordplay.
'free ones' anagrams to 'FORESEEN'.
Though, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'the' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for foreseen that I've seen before include "Envisaged" , "Expected" , "Predicted" , "Anticipated" , "No surprise" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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