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as in to end
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 to summarize
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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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the opening of the museum's modern art wing marks the wrap-up of its decade-long expansion plan
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Recent Examples of wrap up
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
As Swift wrapped up her record-breaking Eras Tour in the fall of 2024, Kelce attended his final show in Indianapolis in November.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
As Ramis explained, after Michael O'Keefe shames Ted Knight by making the game-winning putt (thanks to Bill Murray setting off explosives in pursuit of a pesky gopher), there was going to be two little wrap-up moments.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 25 July 2025
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Verb
Drivers should expect some off-peak lane closures and periodic impacts as the project wraps up.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
As Swift wrapped up her record-breaking Eras Tour in the fall of 2024, Kelce attended his final show in Indianapolis in November.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Stay tuned to the home team for the biggest movie and TV news out of the event, and check back on Monday for a special Comic-Con Watch Party wrap-up.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
As Ramis explained, after Michael O'Keefe shames Ted Knight by making the game-winning putt (thanks to Bill Murray setting off explosives in pursuit of a pesky gopher), there was going to be two little wrap-up moments.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap up
Verb
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With the winning run on first base, Pellegrini, who struck out nine in a four-inning Metro regional win over New York last Friday, struck out Parker Eaton to end the game.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels to end the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim...—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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In addition, a 2023 study in the journal of HealthCare summarized how gambling among college students is associated with poor academic performance, violence, substance use, mental health symptoms, and even suicide.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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These devices transcribe the people around you, and often summarize your day, with the ability to extrapolate tasks and insights from your conversations.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
23 Aug. 2025
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The suit also alleges that the question that voters will see on their ballots (called a summary statement) and the language posted at polling places (called fair ballot language) are misleading and written to encourage voters to vote in favor of banning abortions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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The chancellor voided the resolution in Wilson County Chancery Court on Aug. 26, and granted the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgement.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
27 Aug. 2025
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Their fairy-tale ending might not be so happy after all.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Arguably its symbolic ending following the end of the Berlin Wall was one of the defining moments of that century.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Still, the Packers finished sixth in scoring defense, allowing 19.9 points per game, sixth in yards per game allowed (315.6) and fourth in takeaways with 31.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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City council has 30 days to appoint a new mayor to finish Wright's term.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Our public letter outlined a clear path forward: Refinance $500 million in high-cost debt.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The team's decision-making has been questionable, and one former Yankee, Clint Frazier, outlined one of their flaws.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Six men on the U.S. team are locked in as automatic qualifiers, as of the conclusion of the BMW Championship: Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Arriving more than three years after the conclusion of its first season, Peacemaker season two finds the DC Universe itself in a very different place.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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According to the memo, a preliminary investigation concluded that a woman, driving a BMW SUV, failed to yield when turning left, resulting in a collision with Hinds.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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In some cases, local prosecutors have clashed with federal immigration officials over attempts to deport crime defendants or witnesses before their cases conclude.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap%20up. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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