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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
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The presentation will wrap with a taste of Warner Pictures Animation’s upcoming line-up, in the presence of Warner Bros.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Once constructed, the sleeping cabin program will provide wrap-around services, meals and case management services to residents with the goal of transitioning them into permanent housing.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Lines to see the fan favorites — Griner, second-year guard Saniya Rivers, former UConn star Aaliyah Edwards — wrapped around the length of the court for nearly an hour.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The presentation will wrap with a taste of Warner Pictures Animation’s upcoming line-up, in the presence of Warner Bros.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
And that is a wrap on this final Tuesday in April 2026.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Once constructed, the sleeping cabin program will provide wrap-around services, meals and case management services to residents with the goal of transitioning them into permanent housing.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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Both players had their heads bandaged and were substituted, for Chris Wood and Filip Jorgenson, after a stoppage of around five minutes.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Paramedics bandaged and dressed the boy's wounds as Caprio learned another child was also bleeding lower on the steps.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Keep your hands free and available to carry other essentials with this genius pet backpack that's secure, enclosed and sure to keep your pets feeling safe—even in times of crisis.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The musician wore a black dress with sheer side panels for the occasion, teaming it with black heels and sunglasses with a brown fur shawl draped over her shoulders.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is Yaser Shaw, whose tissue-thin shawls come in shades of chartreuse and hot pink and include delicate embroidery.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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As soon as Koroleva blew her whistle, Eidevall lost his cool, taking off his jacket and throwing it angrily in response to the decision.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The Grammy-winning R&B singer, 39, glowed in an all-white ERL suit, which combined a puffy, floor-length jacket with a retro-style shirt and enlarged bow tie.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The beaver continued to circle the area until emergency services took the boy to the hospital for treatment, the outlet stated.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Minutes before the raid, LAPD squads slowly circled the park.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Steak and kidney pie with a flaky crust that envelops chunks of steak and mineral-bright nuggets of liver in a deep brown gravy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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At that time women enveloped in long squirrel wraps could be seen every few yards along Fifth Avenue.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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Young Penelope added a colorful fuzzy stole and some equally chic cowgirl boots for a lunch date with mom.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hackers in late 2023 stole Glendale Unified School District employees’ Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account information and demanded a ransom for the data, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Looking for a rain jacket or parka to protect you from the elements?—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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The man, later identified as Shah Alam, was wearing a dark parka and khaki pants, a police statement said.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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