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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Monsoon's limited eight-week run will wrap on Sept. 27.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 June 2025
Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Crumble them on top of chicken or shrimp lettuce wraps.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Most recently, Smith wrapped on Famous, as well as the pilot for Amazon’s The Nightbeast opposite Tatiana Maslany.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Monsoon's limited eight-week run will wrap on Sept. 27.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
The McDonald’s snack wrap is returning to menus in July, and Popeyes recently launched its own version of the beloved chicken wrap in three flavor options, McClatchy News reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Crumble them on top of chicken or shrimp lettuce wraps.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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For the first 48 hours, her head was fully bandaged, a bit like a mummy, to control swelling.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Fortunately, their parents step in to comfort and bandage them up.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.—
DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Its black shawl is like a nun’s cowl; its lens is level with her breasts.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Willow accessorized with a blue shawl and a white corsage, smiling alongside her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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To celebrate the Oilers' victory after a pivotal February 2025 game, Lauren posted a photo with the team’s wives and girlfriends wearing her custom matching jackets, according to a screenshot obtained by Sports Illustrated.—
Beth Sobol,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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If the animal moves in your direction or acts aggressive, do everything to appear intimidating, including by raising your arms and opening your jacket, and speak in a firm, loud voice.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Two people, circling each other, face-to-face, trying to—through that close looking—gauge each other’s interest in limits and limitations, in line-crossing.—
Hanif Abdurraqib
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Share your favorite joke, show him a funny video on your phone, or introduce him to the latest meme circling the internet.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The house is a modest one-and-a-half-story Cape set on pilings with a crawl space enclosed by boards, built of native spruce and pine lumber that Mark and Fraser cut from the nearby islands.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The netted, naked dress from the house’s spring 2025 couture collection was covered in crystal drop embellishments and styled with a coordinating fringe stole that extended into a floor-length train.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 June 2025
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Prevost appeared Thursday wearing a bright red shoulder cover and an ornate stole – in keeping with Catholic tradition but departing from the simplistic white that Francis wore onto the same balcony 12 years earlier.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Check what gear is provided: Most expedition companies supply waterproof muck boots for land excursions and a warm outer parka.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 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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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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