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
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The company plans to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year and is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 featuring a curved screen that wraps around the device’s edges, Bloomberg News has reported.
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Mark Gurman,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
One Microsoft guardrail wraps Copilot output in
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The product will feature a nearly edge-to-edge display, with curved glass that wraps around the sides.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Each screening features a Q+A moderated by Writer/director and ACS Co-founder Jeff Nichols, board members, or staff, and every night wraps with a party for filmmakers and attendees.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Between the cups, the actress's top is held together by a single thin string that wraps around to tie at the mid-back.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Verb
The mural that wraps around the room depicts the colorful life of the bar’s namesake, Arabella Huntington, the second wife of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, and the cocktails in the drinks menu are playfully written as fictional entries in Arabella’s diary.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The company plans to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year and is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 featuring a curved screen that wraps around the device’s edges, Bloomberg News has reported.
—
Mark Gurman,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
One Microsoft guardrail wraps Copilot output in blocks so the browser treats it as straight text.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The product will feature a nearly edge-to-edge display, with curved glass that wraps around the sides.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Each screening features a Q+A moderated by Writer/director and ACS Co-founder Jeff Nichols, board members, or staff, and every night wraps with a party for filmmakers and attendees.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Between the cups, the actress's top is held together by a single thin string that wraps around to tie at the mid-back.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.
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One of Geneva Lake's main attractions is the public walking path, which circles the entire lake for over 20 miles.
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An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush.
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Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk.
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.
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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.
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
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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.
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The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
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The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
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“Wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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