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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 June 2026
After your next meeting, stay on for two minutes after the agenda wraps.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Each year, around Christmas time, my family wraps gifts.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
When the project wraps, the data from the sensor network will help guide urban planning – like permitting and plans for green spaces – and allow experts to target specific hotspots for air quality control.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Bose Earbuds Deal The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light grip that wraps around your outer ear to merge ambient awareness with rich, private audio.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
The deck wraps around the home to offer unobstructed lake views, and includes outdoor dining for six, along with kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the water.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Engineers at Penn State have created a soft electronic implant that wraps around a major artery and lowers blood pressure using gentle electrical stimulation, offering a possible alternative for patients who fail to respond to medication.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
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Principal photography wraps this this week.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 June 2026
After your next meeting, stay on for two minutes after the agenda wraps.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Each year, around Christmas time, my family wraps gifts.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
When the project wraps, the data from the sensor network will help guide urban planning – like permitting and plans for green spaces – and allow experts to target specific hotspots for air quality control.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Bose Earbuds Deal The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light grip that wraps around your outer ear to merge ambient awareness with rich, private audio.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
The deck wraps around the home to offer unobstructed lake views, and includes outdoor dining for six, along with kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the water.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Engineers at Penn State have created a soft electronic implant that wraps around a major artery and lowers blood pressure using gentle electrical stimulation, offering a possible alternative for patients who fail to respond to medication.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 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.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Without glowing screens, the darkness of the house envelops you even before the performance begins.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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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.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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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.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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For the runner housing, which encloses the turbine, the team 3D printed a mold and then cast the final component in fiberglass.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.—
Larry Stansbury,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The trail is the most popular route in the park in Grand Canyon National Park, which encompasses 1,218,375 acres in Arizona.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses just over 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail, which travels from Georgia to Maine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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