as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
kept the whole plan under wraps until they were ready to make a public announcement
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as in bandages
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 envelops
to surround or cover closely
a sinister darkness seemed to wrap the lonely cabin
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Recent Examples of wraps
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Each year, around Christmas time, my family wraps gifts.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
When the project wraps, the data from the sensor network will help guide urban planning – like permitting and plans for green spaces – and allow experts to target specific hotspots for air quality control.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Bose Earbuds Deal The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light grip that wraps around your outer ear to merge ambient awareness with rich, private audio.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
The deck wraps around the home to offer unobstructed lake views, and includes outdoor dining for six, along with kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the water.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Engineers at Penn State have created a soft electronic implant that wraps around a major artery and lowers blood pressure using gentle electrical stimulation, offering a possible alternative for patients who fail to respond to medication.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The Forestry House wraps around a living tree near Travelers Rest, South Carolina.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Verb
After your next meeting, stay on for two minutes after the agenda wraps.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Each year, around Christmas time, my family wraps gifts.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
When the project wraps, the data from the sensor network will help guide urban planning – like permitting and plans for green spaces – and allow experts to target specific hotspots for air quality control.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Bose Earbuds Deal The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light grip that wraps around your outer ear to merge ambient awareness with rich, private audio.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
The deck wraps around the home to offer unobstructed lake views, and includes outdoor dining for six, along with kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the water.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Engineers at Penn State have created a soft electronic implant that wraps around a major artery and lowers blood pressure using gentle electrical stimulation, offering a possible alternative for patients who fail to respond to medication.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The Forestry House wraps around a living tree near Travelers Rest, South Carolina.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps
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Without glowing screens, the darkness of the house envelops you even before the performance begins.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The issue circles back to the gigantic investment needed to mine that rich lode when the top names in tech are digging as well.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But even that comic tension threatens to rip as the painfully thin story repeatedly circles the same disputes without deepening them.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The chicken embryo is embedded in the membrane that encloses the yolk, and the tension on the membrane provided by the yolk is needed for the embryo to develop properly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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For the runner housing, which encloses the turbine, the team 3D printed a mold and then cast the final component in fiberglass.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.—
Larry Stansbury,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Larger than the entire state of Pennsylvania, the rural district encompasses 27 of the state’s 64 counties and takes in vastly different towns, including Aspen, Grand Junction, San Luis and Durango.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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The deal, the first between Zee and FIFA, also encompasses a portfolio of age-group and futsal tournaments across both the men’s and women’s game, as well as documentary series tied to each property.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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