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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
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Comedians Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino have wrapped production on a 10-episode first season of The Bad Game Show, a new unscripted comedy series inspired by the success of their podcast Bad Friends.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to improvements to the living spaces, the new Lewis Center will include a dedicated one-stop Survivor Support Center with wrap-around services and support for survivors.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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Verb
According to investigators, she was found under the bed in her cabin, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life jackets.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Comedians Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino have wrapped production on a 10-episode first season of The Bad Game Show, a new unscripted comedy series inspired by the success of their podcast Bad Friends.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The cafe opened in 2025 with barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to improvements to the living spaces, the new Lewis Center will include a dedicated one-stop Survivor Support Center with wrap-around services and support for survivors.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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The clip opens with the character Matt Hagen, played by Tom Rhys Harries, bandaged and bloody, lying in a hospital bed.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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When the baby was rescued, her head was bandaged, and she was covered with dirt and bruises.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, under the aforementioned definitions, only mowed grass areas which are enclosed and inaccessible to residents appear to be nonfunctional turf.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s Vision Pro videos, known as Apple Immersive Video, are playable in virtual reality, which means users are fully enclosed within the scene.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wear it on the plane, with your shawl draped around your neck.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Flau'Jae Johnson wore a custom black velvet bodysuit and mermaid-silhouette skirt designed by Bent Kahina, featuring a dramatic, fur black shawl that draped down along the orange carpet.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The soft, chiffon-style fabric is lightweight and breathable, and the short-sleeve design is easy to layer with a cardigan or denim jacket on cooler days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fringe detailing on a vest or leather jacket hearkens back to the rancher influence of cowboy boots, and pairing it with more structured pieces like a shirt dress and gold jewelry offers a fun, modern take on Westernwear.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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News of his involvement comes following our story yesterday on McCarthy circling the project.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Onboard anti-collision alarms sounded in both cockpits and both planes circled the airport before making safe landings.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the cobbler bakes, the batter rises above and envelopes the fruit, turning each berry tender and sweet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The pastry clung to a thin layer of aspic that enveloped a filing of pork shoulder and fat, bacon, chicken liver, veal sweetbreads, and button, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Johnson, who was selected eighth overall by the Golden State Valkyries out of Louisiana State University, wowed in a floor-length gown with cutouts and a fur stole.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane A puffy parka or clunky pair of boots can take up a solid chunk of suitcase space.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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