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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 enclose
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
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
What’s the name of the snake wrapped around the rod on the famous symbol for medicine?
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s a wrap — see you next week!
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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Verb
This specialized approach involves rotating between 15 minutes in an infrared sauna and 30-minute periods wrapped in blankets to retain heat.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
What’s the name of the snake wrapped around the rod on the famous symbol for medicine?
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Along with plastic wrappers, bubble wrap, and packaging, plastic bags can be collected and taken to drop-off bins at retail stores or local recycling centers instead.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s a wrap — see you next week!
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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He was hooked up to an IV along with several monitors and his arm and hand were bandaged.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The first night you’re bandaged, though not as much as people might think.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with five sockets and two USB ports, this power strip, enclosed in metal with a rubber base, can sit upright on the floor or desktop and offers eight feet of extension from your wall outlet.—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the gown and accompanying voluminous shawl, the As Ever founder wore vintage onyx and diamond earrings estimated to be worth between $16,400 and $27,350.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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This knit shawl feels like an upgrade from the typical travel wrap, thanks to its stylish design and loop that keeps it in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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But regardless of who the jacket was intended for, its quintessentially Chinese aesthetic has resonated globally.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Monday’s downright chilly start in the mid-40s may have forced you to reach for a jacket before that early morning jog.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Becket is broke, disowned and circling a family fortune that never wanted him.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The crafty, sublimely skilled Minnesota Wild defenseman took a drop pass from Matt Boldy and circled out high before cutting sharply into the high slot.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tender cake layers are filled and topped with a rich pecan pie filling, then enveloped with a creamy Browned Butter Frosting.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Moments later, Carthen struts into the frame wearing a Patriot's jersey corset, an enormous fur stole, and knee-high Timberland stilettos.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Family says county 'stole' family home over tiny tax, taking fight to Supreme Court.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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For next year, DiMeo said Wildcoat might add a shorter length cut to the parka.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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The obvious winter favorite is this cold weather-friendly parka that just dropped under $100.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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