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as in to bandage
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
wrapped her waist with a colorful silk sash
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as in to envelop
to surround or cover closely
a sinister darkness seemed to wrap the lonely cabin
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as in jacket
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Recent Examples of wrap
Utkarsh Sood, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The drought ends Sunday when Liverpool wraps its EPL season at home against Crystal Palace.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 May 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Spread it onto a sandwich or tuck it into a wrap for extra crunch and zing.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Although the prototype was wrapped in camouflage, a few key details were visible.
—Utkarsh Sood, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The drought ends Sunday when Liverpool wraps its EPL season at home against Crystal Palace.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
Godard has no script, working instead from a treatment by his comrade François Truffaut, and also from ideas that come to mind before and during shooting; whenever inspiration runs dry, production wraps for the day.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Spread it onto a sandwich or tuck it into a wrap for extra crunch and zing.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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On the left, City forward Mary Fowler is hobbling around the opposite corner flag, her right knee bandaged, medical staff flanking either side and storm clouds collecting above.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The footage of the Birch Glacier's collapse on Wednesday showed a violent surge of ice, rock and mud followed by a dense dust cloud that quickly enveloped the Alpine village of Blatten, with homes disappearing beneath thick brown sludge.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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From rich, indulgent creams that envelop your skin in a comforting cocoon of moisture to lightweight, gel-like formulas that absorb without a trace, there’s something for everyone.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Each layer—from skirt to shawl—signals something: marital status, regional origin, season.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini and Miranda Lambert Added to the 2025 ACM Awards Performance Lineup The singer opted for a much edgier look that evening, wearing a plunging black Tamara Ralph mini dress with a floor grazing white satin shawl and black pumps to complete the outfit.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Jean jackets with fur collars channels a richness from the ’70s, while the ’80s comes through awkward proportions and heavy silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
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His rental package included only the button-up shirt, vest, shoes, and belt, omitting the essential pants and jacket.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Right Now And don’t skip a walk around the city walls—a 1.2-mile stretch circling the Old Town.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Union demonstrators demanding passage of the bill greeted lawmakers outside the Capitol in the morning, circling a corner of the parking lot used by the governor and top legislative leaders.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The fencing should enclose the pool, have a self-close latch out of the reach of children and be at least 4 feet high.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Photo: Getty Images At the start of the carpet, Jenner wore a dramatic black silk stole that wrapped around her opera-gloved arm and trailed behind her on the ground.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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Miss Black America, in a fur stole, advertised sparkling wine; near a clipping of an African sculpture, wig models beamed.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Ideal for the coming winter seasons, these parkas are made to endure countless journeys.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One of Eddie Bauer’s warmest jackets is the men’s down waterproof parka.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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