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wraps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wrap

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Recent Examples of wraps
Verb
Upgrade your desktop setup with LG's 27-inch UltraGear monitor, featuring an immersive 1,000R curved QHD display that wraps around your field of view. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Max wraps both hands around her throat before a guard tackles him. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026 The upper part wraps around your midfoot, so the shoe fits like a glove without squeezing your toes. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Curved French doors open onto your own private terrace that wraps around the suite and looks out over the city’s rooftops. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 2026 There's Volta, a sheltered offering that wraps around the lobby, and Parostia (taking its name from the stone oven of traditional Parian houses), sandwiched between the pool area and the beach. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 In the third picture, Hayden and Rodriguez are smiling on a yacht while the former MLB star wraps his arm’s around Hayden’s waist, and in the final photo, the couple are seen posing again in front of a luxe swimming pool. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Inside, walnut wraps the living-room fireplace and continues across cabinetry concealing a bar between the living and dining areas—preserving the clean lines without pretending domestic life has no need for storage, or a drink. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps
Verb
  • The job search can be a draining process, especially when applications go unanswered, AI hysteria circles the internet, and interviews end with little to no feedback.
    Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • The stale odor immediately envelops you, erasing all the pleasant scents of your favorite soap and shampoo.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • The cylindrical backrest envelops the guest, encouraging conversation and connection.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 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
  • When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds.
    Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
  • 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
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 condition encompasses a group of brain disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes, areas associated with personality, behavior and language.
    Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Hernandez and Wahab will face off again in November to fill a full term starting next year to represent the 14th congressional district that encompasses parts of Alameda County, including the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Dublin and Livermore.
    Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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