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as in bandaging
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 enveloping
to surround or cover closely
a sinister darkness seemed to wrap the lonely cabin
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Recent Examples of wrapping
Imagine this velvety shade wrapping the walls and ceiling of a powder room or bedroom—divine!
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
The agency also reminds Texans that wrapping the faucet matters because insulation helps block freezing air.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Presenting a simple silhouette, the style features a sharp pointed toe and a singular strap wrapping around the ankle, while it’s subtly boosted by a 60mm stiletto kitten heel.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
The North American run of the 42-date tour, promoted by Live Nation, kicks off at United Center in Chicago on May 27, making stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Toronto and more before wrapping in New Jersey on July 11.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
The agency also reminds Texans that wrapping the faucet matters because insulation helps block freezing air.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Presenting a simple silhouette, the style features a sharp pointed toe and a singular strap wrapping around the ankle, while it’s subtly boosted by a 60mm stiletto kitten heel.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
The North American run of the 42-date tour, promoted by Live Nation, kicks off at United Center in Chicago on May 27, making stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Toronto and more before wrapping in New Jersey on July 11.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrapping
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In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plush textures such as sheepskin, velvet, or textured upholstery, combined with enveloping shapes and natural materials, make chairs feel like an experience rather than an afterthought, inviting hotel guests to sit, relax, and linger.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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One of these designs featured an underlayer enveloping the bust with a special treatment solidifying the fabric and giving it an almost liquid sheen.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The investigation revealed the controller, distracted by a third plane circling the airport, delayed clearing the SkyWest flight for takeoff and failed to monitor the runway and airspace adequately.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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As soon as Robinson snapped the blade in, Khusnutdinov jumped onto the ice and joined the weave in the offensive zone, dropping the puck for the circling Pastrnak, who then executed the pretty give-and-go with McAvoy for the winner.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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And while the fence enclosing the yard is made of vinyl — which is flammable — the five-foot section closest to the house is a metal gate.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Details-wise, Johnson is seeing an uptick in adding brass rods, enclosing bookshelves with a textured wallpaper, or adding unique millwork design flourishes that aren’t in a standard Shaker-style.—
Kate Jerde,
Architectural Digest,
28 Dec. 2025
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The shrouding haze seemed to breathe, ebbing and flowing slowly, allowing momentary distant views that vanished with the next foggy breath.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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On January 8th, the twelfth day of mass protests in Iran, which began when shopkeepers, responding to runaway inflation, closed Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, the Iranian government shut down public access to the internet, further shrouding an already largely closed society.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Wrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrapping. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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