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as in ends
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration
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as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences
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Recent Examples of wraps up
The 98th Academy Awards are a little over five months away, and with most of the fall festivals behind us (the New York Film Festival wraps up in a week, and AFI Fest is later this month), frontrunners are emerging.
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Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
After Season 34 of the competition series wraps up later this year, a slew of fan-favorite professional dancers and some celebrities from the show will embark on a nationwide tour.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
As training camp wraps up next week, the status of Kämpf will be one of the most intriguing storylines to follow.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The tour kicks off March 21 in Chicago and wraps up April 17 in Los Angeles.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Rolling Stone’s Gather No Moss Tour wraps up next month in New York when MJ Lenderman headlines Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on Oct 16.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Episode 7 wraps up with a look back at Ashley's Week 3 Pick Six.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The 14th version, launched in 2021, wraps up at the end of this year, with the 15th starting next year.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
And thanks to 10 new routes airlines are adding out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before 2025 wraps up, those trips will be even easier.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
After Season 34 of the competition series wraps up later this year, a slew of fan-favorite professional dancers and some celebrities from the show will embark on a nationwide tour.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
As training camp wraps up next week, the status of Kämpf will be one of the most intriguing storylines to follow.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The tour kicks off March 21 in Chicago and wraps up April 17 in Los Angeles.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Rolling Stone’s Gather No Moss Tour wraps up next month in New York when MJ Lenderman headlines Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on Oct 16.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Episode 7 wraps up with a look back at Ashley's Week 3 Pick Six.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The 14th version, launched in 2021, wraps up at the end of this year, with the 15th starting next year.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
And thanks to 10 new routes airlines are adding out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before 2025 wraps up, those trips will be even easier.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps up
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The book’s journey through the brain ends at the frontal pole, a region involved in self-reflection — thinking about thinking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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The upheaval comes as brands battle to reverse a slowdown in luxury consumption worldwide, with aspirational consumers turning their backs on high-ends goods after several years of steep price increases in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the moment that summarizes one of Good News’ thematic throughlines, Nobody is speaking to Seo Go-myung (Weak Hero Class 1’s Hong Kyung), an ambitious Air Force lieutenant who is as close to an audience surrogate as Good News gets.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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The following table summarizes details about ashwagandha and L-theanine.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The star will have been on the road for more than a year by the time the trek concludes in December with three shows in Mexico City.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Major league free agents aren't eligible to sign with new teams until five days after the World Series concludes.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Register notice published by DHS outlines the procedure for fee collection, exceptions, and the consequences of nonpayment.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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That right is part of the 1923 compact that outlines how the two states share the South Platte's water.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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Then came one of the nuttiest finishes those who stayed will ever see.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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With the three goals and one assist on the night, Messi finishes the season with 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 games, one shy of Carlos Vela’s MLS record of 49 goal contributions.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Jets’ end-of-half possession just about sums up their morning — and their season.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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This line, from my novel Like a Love Story, perfectly sums up why the book is banned.—
Abdi Nazemian,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Parts of the state are forecast to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph (97 kph), up to 5 inches (about 13 centimeters) of rain and high surf, potentially causing beach erosion.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Up to half a foot of rain could fall near the North Carolina coast this weekend, paired with gusty winds up to 45 mph.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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A lot of it boils down to the game’s new aesthetic.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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In Phoenix, this boils down to water.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wraps up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps%20up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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