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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
Christa Sgobba, SELF, 12 May 2025
In addition to Maria, Lopez recently wrapped prison drama Sellblock and is attached to upcoming international thrillers Blood Passage and JI.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Irene Wright, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Customers can choose from three levels of wrap, which is designed to make the vehicle especially personal.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Verb
Another option is to wrap a towel around something sturdy, like a beam, pole, or even a door frame and do a bodyweight row from there.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 12 May 2025
In addition to Maria, Lopez recently wrapped prison drama Sellblock and is attached to upcoming international thrillers Blood Passage and JI.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Noun
The condition is on the rise worldwide, along with other gluten sensitivities, but gluten-free breads, wraps and cereals leave some room for improvement.
—Irene Wright, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Customers can choose from three levels of wrap, which is designed to make the vehicle especially personal.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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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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Anderson’s wrist was bandaged by medics at the police barracks.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The area between Jim Wilson Road, Henry Harris Road, Waxhaw Highway and the Union County line envelops the massive Walnut Creek subdivision.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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But the real showstopper was her feathery shawl, whose massive 18-foot train enveloped the carpet — and required six helpers (plus some assistance from Evan) to carry it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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This versatile piece transforms effortlessly from wrap to shawl, scarf, or even a light blanket.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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But the real showstopper was her feathery shawl, whose massive 18-foot train enveloped the carpet — and required six helpers (plus some assistance from Evan) to carry it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The president of each college strolled around in chef’s jackets.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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There were only 5,000 copies up for grabs with each one wrapped in its own exclusive jacket, no two covers alike.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Soon, more of these sneaky clickers are circling, so Ellie makes Dina go and hide.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 May 2025
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Most buyers admire the bravura filmmaking, but mainly art-house distributors are circling.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out: Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The red and gold stole that Pope Leo XIV wore on May 8 features ornate illustrations of the four gospels in the New Testament − Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Morrill said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Leo, like Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II, was dressed in a mixture of red and white, the stole already draped over his shoulders.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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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 23 May. 2025.
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