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
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
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Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Designed specifically for younger users, the Fire HD 8 Kids takes Amazon's affordable tablet and wraps it in a kid-proof package.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Black metal latticework wraps the room, while velvet banquettes circle a central bar.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The Law & Order SVU actress wraps her run on July 5 — though noticeably, does not have a performance on July 3.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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.
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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
Verb
The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Designed specifically for younger users, the Fire HD 8 Kids takes Amazon's affordable tablet and wraps it in a kid-proof package.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Black metal latticework wraps the room, while velvet banquettes circle a central bar.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The Law & Order SVU actress wraps her run on July 5 — though noticeably, does not have a performance on July 3.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps
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Chapter 1 Randy Fields stalks through the newsroom, circles my desk and sits across from me.
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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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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
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When Dionne leans on Farrah, her best friend envelops her in the love Dionne’s mother is too hurt to give.
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To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
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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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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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