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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
Christa Sgobba, SELF, 12 May 2025
In addition to Maria, Lopez recently wrapped prison drama Sellblock and is attached to upcoming international thrillers Blood Passage and JI.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Irene Wright, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Customers can choose from three levels of wrap, which is designed to make the vehicle especially personal.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Verb
Another option is to wrap a towel around something sturdy, like a beam, pole, or even a door frame and do a bodyweight row from there.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 12 May 2025
In addition to Maria, Lopez recently wrapped prison drama Sellblock and is attached to upcoming international thrillers Blood Passage and JI.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Noun
The condition is on the rise worldwide, along with other gluten sensitivities, but gluten-free breads, wraps and cereals leave some room for improvement.
—Irene Wright, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Customers can choose from three levels of wrap, which is designed to make the vehicle especially personal.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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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 area between Jim Wilson Road, Henry Harris Road, Waxhaw Highway and the Union County line envelops the massive Walnut Creek subdivision.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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But the real showstopper was her feathery shawl, whose massive 18-foot train enveloped the carpet — and required six helpers (plus some assistance from Evan) to carry it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Each layer—from skirt to shawl—signals something: marital status, regional origin, season.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini and Miranda Lambert Added to the 2025 ACM Awards Performance Lineup The singer opted for a much edgier look that evening, wearing a plunging black Tamara Ralph mini dress with a floor grazing white satin shawl and black pumps to complete the outfit.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Sporting a military-style hooded jacket and baseball cap, Eminem joined Jelly Roll in loping down a ramp that led to the middle of the stadium floor, mugging for each other and for the video camera.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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There’s the Levi’s x Sacai denim jacket featuring the same custom sunspot gold shanks based on vintage Levi’s hardware, the Levi x Sacai Denimx Matelasse twill reversible blouson, and two variations of the Reversible Blouson, available in indigo x black or blue x khaki nylon exteriors.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Soon, more of these sneaky clickers are circling, so Ellie makes Dina go and hide.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 May 2025
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But their season was already circling the drain in that moment.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out: Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images At the start of the carpet, Jenner wore a dramatic black silk stole that wrapped around her opera-gloved arm and trailed behind her on the ground.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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Miss Black America, in a fur stole, advertised sparkling wine; near a clipping of an African sculpture, wig models beamed.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Ideal for the coming winter seasons, these parkas are made to endure countless journeys.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One of Eddie Bauer’s warmest jackets is the men’s down waterproof parka.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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