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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
Any leftover snow wraps up early Friday in the Twin Cities, with a few slick spots possible for the morning commute.
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Joseph Dames, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Week 9 in the NFL wraps up tonight in Dallas, where the Cowboys (3-4-1) and the Cardinals (2-5) meet in a big game for both teams' faint playoff hopes.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Voting wraps up Tuesday but has been underway for weeks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
As such, Tuesday was the third consecutive game on this homestand, which wraps up Saturday against the Dallas Stars, in which the Panthers dominated puck possession and shot attempts.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Joseph Dames, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Week 9 in the NFL wraps up tonight in Dallas, where the Cowboys (3-4-1) and the Cardinals (2-5) meet in a big game for both teams' faint playoff hopes.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Voting wraps up Tuesday but has been underway for weeks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
As such, Tuesday was the third consecutive game on this homestand, which wraps up Saturday against the Dallas Stars, in which the Panthers dominated puck possession and shot attempts.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps up
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But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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From arts and history to beaches and boardwalks, these four coastal towns are worth a visit after the busy season ends.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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This Batul Hassan piece in Jacobin summarizes some of Mamdani’s more popular plans.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Provide a narrative that summarizes any changes in revenue, expense reductions and board notices to monitor current financial status in the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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The bill outlines several key obligations aimed at protecting children and holding companies accountable for harmful interactions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit, filed in Los Angeles Federal Court on Tuesday and reviewed by Variety, outlines a pattern of contract violations and misconduct regarding profit sharing, among other claims.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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That sums up the possibilities for Pochettino at the World Cup.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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That last one sums up the state of the Dolphins.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Of course, Sarah and her mom continue to believe that God is on their side, even after the family home is attacked by oil company thugs and a reliable ally winds up on the wrong end of a shotgun.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Through videos he's forced to send in while trying to stay alive (to take viewers to the frontlines of the dangerous game), the unlikely hero turns delightfully anarchic and winds up getting much of the public watching the show to be on his side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In many ways, the backlash boils down to a trust problem.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 Dec. 2025
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wraps up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps%20up. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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