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wraps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wrap

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wraps
Verb
The announcement wraps a six-month lead design competition process between two finalists. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 As the track unfolds, a mysterious cowboy wraps his arm around Musgraves while the pair ride together in a car. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 The Rosalie model was reintroduced as the Rosa Z sandal, which has the same striking curved lines and slim strap design that wraps the foot, and has become a go-to for celebrities like Dua Lipa and Zara Larsson. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 In her eighth novel, Davidson wraps a family drama with workplace intrigue in a plot that starts on a high note, then accelerates from there. Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 Without getting into spoilers, the series wraps on an ambiguous ending that asks the viewer to decide just how much Lonnie has grown. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 The Shokz OpenRun headphones have an open-ear design, which wraps around your ear with the transducers sitting on top of your temples rather than in your ear. George Yang, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 For the first time, a full immersive L-ISA surround system wraps the 17,500-seat amphitheater in spatial audio, turning century-old architecture into a futuristic, customizable listening environment. Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 While every room has a private pool with amazing views, don’t miss the resort’s stunning main pool that wraps around a central garden. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps
Verb
  • Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • All of which circles us back around to the reality that our brain sees writing as quietly dangerous.
    April Dávila, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • The cylindrical backrest envelops the guest, encouraging conversation and connection.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.
    Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026
  • To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
    Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
    Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • The $500 million budget encompasses both films, including the production and P&A spend.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
  • The district encompasses large parts of Tulare, Porterville, Wasco and Bakersfield.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

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“Wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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