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
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
First there’s the Giant Asian Zensation Wrap, which takes the tasty salad fixings, including a choice of Fried Chicken Fingerz or Grilled Chicken, and wraps them up in a flour tortilla for a portable snack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The black silk gown, which features a metallic gold leaf motif that wraps delicately around the body, belonged to the designer’s model and muse Kathy Jean-Louis, who wore it on the runway.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Eventually, as the project wraps in coming years, that total will soar to 5,700 acres.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The shoe is held in place thanks to a slim satin strap that wraps around the ankle.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The episode wraps with the second of two housewives fundraisers.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Located on the 14th floor of 1010 Park Avenue, the 3,881-square-foot penthouse-esque apartment wraps three corners with open city views through 19 floor-to-ceiling windows that amplify the sense of light and space.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Stripped to her underwear and tied to a chair, Evelyn begs for her life as Gein wheels out a corpse, wraps its long-dead fingers around the handle of a hammer, and brings both inanimate objects down on Evelyn’s head.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
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Not the easiest, but the kind that wraps itself around your heart and never lets go.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
First there’s the Giant Asian Zensation Wrap, which takes the tasty salad fixings, including a choice of Fried Chicken Fingerz or Grilled Chicken, and wraps them up in a flour tortilla for a portable snack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The black silk gown, which features a metallic gold leaf motif that wraps delicately around the body, belonged to the designer’s model and muse Kathy Jean-Louis, who wore it on the runway.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Eventually, as the project wraps in coming years, that total will soar to 5,700 acres.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The shoe is held in place thanks to a slim satin strap that wraps around the ankle.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The episode wraps with the second of two housewives fundraisers.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Located on the 14th floor of 1010 Park Avenue, the 3,881-square-foot penthouse-esque apartment wraps three corners with open city views through 19 floor-to-ceiling windows that amplify the sense of light and space.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Stripped to her underwear and tied to a chair, Evelyn begs for her life as Gein wheels out a corpse, wraps its long-dead fingers around the handle of a hammer, and brings both inanimate objects down on Evelyn’s head.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps
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Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Exploring the human washing machine The New machine looks like a sleek, oversized bathtub with a canopy that envelops the user.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gentleman thief Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven) circles the prize while Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) bungles the pursuit with sublime obliviousness.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The menu at the motel’s restaurant, ISH Kitchen, circles the globe from Mediterranean shawarma to Japanese ramen to a Vietnamese dish of marinated ground beef wrapped in kaffir lime leaves.—
Melanie Haiken,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
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The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Through the haze of doom that shrouds climate science shines the passion behind the quest to understand and solve one of the greatest challenges humanity has faced.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 9,975 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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