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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
Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
A little guy who had a green screen [in Michigan], and after the film wrapped, Eric went there.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Curry returned midway through the second quarter with a wrap around his right hand.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, Chanel’s playful new take on its signature octagonal-dial Première watch features an extra-long gold and leather chain designed to wrap not only around the wrist but also the neck.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
A little guy who had a green screen [in Michigan], and after the film wrapped, Eric went there.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
And here’s the kicker: the sale wraps tonight at 11:59 p.m.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Curry returned midway through the second quarter with a wrap around his right hand.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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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 former president's right ear – which is visible in the AP image – was bloodied after the July 13 shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania and was bandaged during his appearance two days later at the Republican National Convention.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
1 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Kail’s Louise presents a more honest style, a more reactionary and straightforward approach to the zaniness that envelops.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Rest & Relaxation Retreat is a favorite among solo travelers, couples, and wellness seekers who want the freedom to choose their own schedule while still being enveloped in a nurturing, intentional environment.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rosemary hitchhiked to the prison wearing a simple crepe and silk shawl to comfort her husband, brushing aside fears about the Zodiac Killer operating in the area.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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The styling option was another reference to Paltrow’s look, which also featured a long black shawl.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her portable closet of gowns, catsuits and jackets has followed her across the U.S. and to Japan, Canada and Kuwait.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hanging on the wall behind him is a framed photograph of a younger Sam next to a motorcycle, in dark glasses and a leather jacket.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Several of the words on the back have letters circled in red.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aggressive dogs feared On Nov. 3, the day after the attack, a Kansas City Pet Project investigator found around nine puppies a few months old enclosed in wire kennels in a back bedroom.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Most of their lives have been enclosed in prison cells.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The photo, showing Francis wearing a Lenten purple stole, marked the first image of the pope since he was admitted to Gemelli Feb. 14 with a complex lung infection that developed into double pneumonia.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The singer and actress added a fur stole and black lace gloves.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other parkas were more DIY’d; Hanson found heavyweight parkas from brands like Carhartt and Arctica, and added fur trimming onto them—a popular practice within the local Inuit community.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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The collection reveals how styling a boxy striped polo with denim shorts, a vibrant yellow parka over a black jersey dress, or pinstripe suiting worn informally create silhouettes that are sophisticated and streamlined.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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