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as in bandaged
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 enveloped
to surround or cover closely
a sinister darkness seemed to wrap the lonely cabin
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Recent Examples of wrapped
What helped the department through this trauma was the outpouring from the community – indeed, from the country and beyond – which wrapped supportive and grateful arms around the APD.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Thread can become wrapped under the tongue actually cutting into the soft tissue there.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Jordan wrapped his arms around Wallace from behind and spoke closely into Wallace’s ear in a brief speech of encouragement.
—Jenna Fryer, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Other items that can easily get wrapped and tangled in machinery include ropes, wires, cords, Christmas lights, hoses, and tarps.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
His longtime personal trainer and athletic performance coach, Mike Mancias, next wrapped both of James’ knees and his back in ice.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That community, says Jemiseye, who plays the fun-loving Sugar, persisted long after production wrapped.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Bella wrapped hers around her waist.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition, making food at home will help to eliminate the wasteful packaging that takeout is wrapped in, Báez noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Thread can become wrapped under the tongue actually cutting into the soft tissue there.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Jordan wrapped his arms around Wallace from behind and spoke closely into Wallace’s ear in a brief speech of encouragement.
—Jenna Fryer, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Other items that can easily get wrapped and tangled in machinery include ropes, wires, cords, Christmas lights, hoses, and tarps.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
His longtime personal trainer and athletic performance coach, Mike Mancias, next wrapped both of James’ knees and his back in ice.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That community, says Jemiseye, who plays the fun-loving Sugar, persisted long after production wrapped.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Bella wrapped hers around her waist.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition, making food at home will help to eliminate the wasteful packaging that takeout is wrapped in, Báez noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrapped
Verb
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He was hooked up to an IV along with several monitors and his arm and hand were bandaged.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The first night you’re bandaged, though not as much as people might think.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tender cake layers are filled and topped with a rich pecan pie filling, then enveloped with a creamy Browned Butter Frosting.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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The crafty, sublimely skilled Minnesota Wild defenseman took a drop pass from Matt Boldy and circled out high before cutting sharply into the high slot.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Playing her instrument with melodic flair, Gaffey—who was also dressed by Chavarria—circled through the room in a red version of Montero’s backless number.—
Avon Dorsey,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mentally, there's something soothing about the fact that the hotel itself is shrouded in foliage.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When authorities asked King to remove the breast banner as vulgar, King taped over the nipples with stars made of tape or Magic Marker.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Baseboards, trim, and any objects, like light switches, should be taped off with painters tape.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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This 75-minute trip includes live island music by Barefoot Brian Cabral, a full bar and enclosed upper deck for stunning views from every seat.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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She was then banded, released back into the wild in 2022 and monitored from afar by researchers at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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This version has a slim fit, crewneck, and banded trim at the cuffs and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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However, instead of being microscopic and embedded in a chip, these valves were incandescent filaments encased in vacuum and glass that were inches long.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our approach to understanding the meat computers encased in our skulls has historically varied by discipline.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Wrapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrapped. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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