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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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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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
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
As Zeta-Jones is prepping upcoming films like Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist, in which she’s set to star alongside Charli xcx and Jenna Ortega, Gaga is wrapping up the European leg of her Mayhem Ball Tour.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
New York Fashion Week got a dazzling wrap-up, courtesy of Jared Jewelers.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Plus, its textured arch pattern looks great draped over the couch or the foot of the bed when you’re not wrapped up in it.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
As Zeta-Jones is prepping upcoming films like Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist, in which she’s set to star alongside Charli xcx and Jenna Ortega, Gaga is wrapping up the European leg of her Mayhem Ball Tour.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
As the year winds down, many leaders shift their focus to holiday campaigns, budget wrap-ups or end-of-year reporting.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
New York Fashion Week got a dazzling wrap-up, courtesy of Jared Jewelers.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap up
Verb
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The benefit reductions for November are temporary, and SNAP recipients are expected to receive full benefits once the government shutdown ends and regular appropriations have been approved.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hong Kong — Qatar Airways will sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for $896 million, ending its eight-year shareholding in Hong Kong’s flagship carrier.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This Batul Hassan piece in Jacobin summarizes some of Mamdani’s more popular plans.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The resulting feature was published on March 14, 2022, publicly summarizing the case for the first time in years and providing Army CID contact information.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Users will be able to access their Wrapped summary through a pop-up in the Spotify app once it is released.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That could mean a major ending, breakthrough or breakdown.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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In the bad ending, Fettel takes her child and eats her to absorb her power.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In all, five Aztecs finished in double figures.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The wood-free Hyper Core composite walls are finished in automotive grade aluminum outer panels framed out via 11-gauge aluminum corner rails, protecting the trailer from low branches and flying debris.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The team has developed their methodology using SA Pathways and Protocols, while also building on protocols outlined by the Nuclear Truth Project, which fosters collaboration between First Nations peoples affected by testing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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This past summer, the filmmakers embarked on a cross-country tour, meeting with executives at major theater chains to screen the film and outline their marketing and self-distribution strategy.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As the train hurtles toward its final destination, mother and daughter must confront both their past and the paranormal – before the journey reaches a deadly conclusion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The tariffs case in most respects appears to be an instance in which the conservative Justices would favor limiting executive power, but the idea that foreign affairs and emergencies are different may muddy that conclusion.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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Women from 130 countries are participating in this year’s edition, which concludes on November 21 with the crowning of the winner.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Williams returned to his alma mater and guided UNC to three NCAA titles (2005, 2009, 2017) and concluded with a career record of 903-264.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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