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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
Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Last season, which wrapped up in August 2023, ended with Carrie saying goodbye to rekindled love Aidan, who decided to stay in Virginia to take care of his sons… but asked Carrie to give him another chance in five years.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The journey continues in the scenic Lofoten archipelago, an area renowned for its dramatic, rugged landscapes and picturesque fishing villages, before wrapping up back in Tromsø.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Last season, which wrapped up in August 2023, ended with Carrie saying goodbye to rekindled love Aidan, who decided to stay in Virginia to take care of his sons… but asked Carrie to give him another chance in five years.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
After the broadcast, Dempsey recalled the exchange during the network’s wrap-up show.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap up
Verb
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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What to know ahead of Tax Day deadline Tax season ends at midnight on Tuesday, April 15 – for most filers, at least.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The five Missouri students aren’t publicly named in the lawsuit, but their backgrounds are summarized.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Taking time to follow up after difficult conversations by summarizing agreements in writing can further ensure that your efforts to bridge the divide are documented and clear.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to summary provided by the House speaker’s office, the bill includes financial support for special education, bilingual education and pre-kindergarten and a $395 increase in the base amount schools get per student, known as the basic allotment.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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On the order summary page, paste your promo code into the Discount Code or Gift Card box, and click Apply to see your savings.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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As previously reported, the actor is set to reprise his role on the offshoot, and this bit of info from Harvey, tying Hardman to Ted’s Big Bad, certainly helps piece together the why and how, as does, possibly, the episode’s ending.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
13 Apr. 2025
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Drake was also accused of refusing to identify a person who rewrote the ending of the film, and who was not a guild member.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The computer’s latest forecast now has Wycombe down to finish second with an average of 88.75 points across those simulations to Wrexham’s 87.13 points.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Miami rallied, finished strong, believed, and these past two play-in games have nourished that belief.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Zelensky told journalists on Friday that Ukraine had outlined a list of security guarantees with London this week and will pursue his alternative plan following discussions with Trump in Rome on Saturday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman formally outlined the league’s proposal.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The video concludes as the officer handcuffs Battle.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The events will conclude with the beginning of the Novemdiales, a symbolic and procedural period of nine days of prayer, mourning and remembrance.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap%20up. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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