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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
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Grilled spam, traditionally served on rice cakes, is settled onto crispy hash browns, wrapped with nori and served with a side of spicy sriracha mayo.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The lot code is listed on the back of the packaging and on the inner flow wrap.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
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Verb
The series is set to wrap its 50th season when the finale airs Wednesday, May 20.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Grilled spam, traditionally served on rice cakes, is settled onto crispy hash browns, wrapped with nori and served with a side of spicy sriracha mayo.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Noun
Other new deals, available all season, include a $7 chicken wrap from Rebel Hen and refillable 32-ounce soft drinks for $11.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The lot code is listed on the back of the packaging and on the inner flow wrap.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 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
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Kozai’s sanctuary that features several seating options started as an open pergola purchased from Costco that Hildenbrand partially enclosed on three sides to give the items inside protection from the elements, Kozai said.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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These nanoreactors are built as porous shells enclosing an internal cavity that hosts catalytically active nanoparticles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Vogue Global Editorial Director and Met Gala co-chair Anna Wintour takes to the carpet in teal, complete with a feathery shawl.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 May 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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Highlights from the market included hand-appliquéd vests by Penny Singer; striking gold and gemstone bracelets by Kenneth Johnson; vibrant beadwork by Jovanna Poblano and Cole Forrest; geometric-pattern jackets by Pacha Arts; and sterling-silver rings by Cody Sanderson, among many others.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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The focal point of the outfit is her boxy leather jacket, similar to this roomy style that comes in brown, black, and gray.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Now, Pakistan is quietly growing its influence in the region while Washington and Tehran circle one another for another round of negotiations.—
Rafi Schwartz,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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Given rumors were circling that José Mourinho was on his way back to manage the team next season, some assumed Pérez would be addressing that, looking to steady the ship after a torrid few months in the Spanish capital.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The nervous tension that had enveloped the Emirates was banished, replaced by a carnival atmosphere.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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With an Obsidian/Safety Orange/White color combination, the style was fully enveloped in denim years before the textile became an industry-wide trend.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Monroe went for classic glamour at the 1955 premiere of The Rose Tattoo, wearing a black V-neck gown and a matching fur stole.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The kitty draped himself all over his rescuer’s neck like a living fox stole.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 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 15 May. 2026.
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