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as in to bandage
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 to envelop
to surround or cover closely
a sinister darkness seemed to wrap the lonely cabin
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as in jacket
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Recent Examples of wrap
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
All four specials have wrapped filming and are currently in post-production.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 May 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Curry returned midway through the second quarter with a wrap around his right hand.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The birds were wrapped in similar pantyhose and bound.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
All four specials have wrapped filming and are currently in post-production.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 May 2025
Noun
And here’s the kicker: the sale wraps tonight at 11:59 p.m.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Curry returned midway through the second quarter with a wrap around his right hand.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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Anderson’s wrist was bandaged by medics at the police barracks.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The former president's right ear – which is visible in the AP image – was bloodied after the July 13 shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania and was bandaged during his appearance two days later at the Republican National Convention.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
1 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Kail’s Louise presents a more honest style, a more reactionary and straightforward approach to the zaniness that envelops.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Rest & Relaxation Retreat is a favorite among solo travelers, couples, and wellness seekers who want the freedom to choose their own schedule while still being enveloped in a nurturing, intentional environment.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Imhof plays with scale, as two breaching dolphins appear slight in the distant right, while a third comparatively miniature figure, stands in the water to the left, grasping a stretched dolphin with outsized hands and draping it over their shoulders like a shawl.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Spring temps can be unpredictable, so don’t forget to add on a pashmina-style shawl and some statement earrings.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her portable closet of gowns, catsuits and jackets has followed her across the U.S. and to Japan, Canada and Kuwait.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hanging on the wall behind him is a framed photograph of a younger Sam next to a motorcycle, in dark glasses and a leather jacket.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Several of the words on the back have letters circled in red.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The gutters and vents are enclosed in a thin, wire mesh.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The photo, showing Francis wearing a Lenten purple stole, marked the first image of the pope since he was admitted to Gemelli Feb. 14 with a complex lung infection that developed into double pneumonia.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other parkas were more DIY’d; Hanson found heavyweight parkas from brands like Carhartt and Arctica, and added fur trimming onto them—a popular practice within the local Inuit community.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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The collection reveals how styling a boxy striped polo with denim shorts, a vibrant yellow parka over a black jersey dress, or pinstripe suiting worn informally create silhouettes that are sophisticated and streamlined.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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