1
as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration
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2
as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences
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1
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the opening of the museum's modern art wing marks the wrap-up of its decade-long expansion plan
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Recent Examples of wrap up
Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
The grand finale will wrap up the tournament on July 13.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
For example: From 9:00 to 10:30 AM → Deep work on a proposal
From 2:00 to 2:30 PM → Email replies
From 4:30 to 5:00 PM → Daily wrap-up and shutdown routine
The difference?
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
And the momentum doesn’t stop each spring when the festival wraps up in May, though.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
The grand finale will wrap up the tournament on July 13.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Noun
In his wrap-up speech, Looney said he was befuddled about some concerns about the nomination.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
For example: From 9:00 to 10:30 AM → Deep work on a proposal
From 2:00 to 2:30 PM → Email replies
From 4:30 to 5:00 PM → Daily wrap-up and shutdown routine
The difference?
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap up
Verb
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Last month, the Supreme Court allowed the administration to end the work permits and deportation protections of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans TPS recipients.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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States would be responsible for them, and — miracle of miracles — state and federal agencies actually agreed on how to manage grizzlies after ESA protections end.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Among its tasks will be assisting with coding, acting as a translation tool and summarize complex documents for workers.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The Pandemic Greases the Wheels The evidence summarized in Karlin's fact sheet had been around for decades.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
Noun
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This pick comes with a concise summary, not a full Long Idea report.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Being confirmed required the ability to read and interpret the Bible and Martin Luther’s Catechism, a summary of the Lutheran Church’s beliefs.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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This ending brought a sense of closure to Marge, who is now in heaven with Beatles member Ringo Starr.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Haliburton, by virtue of his framed quote, thinks about new endings often.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Morant finished his sixth season in Memphis averaging 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists over 50 games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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But by 2025 when the project was finished, the cost had gone above the grant amount of $698,500.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Verb
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When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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What is a totalitarian leader other than an individualist taking that creed to its cruel conclusions, erasing the uniqueness of every other person into mere characters in a drama?—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Verb
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What’s next: The Royals conclude their weekend series against the Padres on Sunday afternoon.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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In the study, scientists concluded further adaptation and the potential expansion of cropland may be needed to ensure food security and mitigate climate impacts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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