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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
Fred Katz, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
When Dexter sees a bandage wrapped around the captain’s wrist, that’s when the wheels start turning.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Jan. 2025
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Here's how the news is developing: 15 minutes ago
Hearing wraps after 4.5 hours
The Armed Services Committee gaveled out at 1:45 p.m., after hours of questions posed to Hegseth.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Tyrese Haliburton will leap to the basket, then wrap dump-offs to a big man or fling them out to the wing.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
When Dexter sees a bandage wrapped around the captain’s wrist, that’s when the wheels start turning.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
Passersby will be able to recognize it by the model's sloped roof and unique wrap, which was designed by the global Acura Design team.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Here's how the news is developing: 15 minutes ago
Hearing wraps after 4.5 hours
The Armed Services Committee gaveled out at 1:45 p.m., after hours of questions posed to Hegseth.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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We’ve been bloodied and bandaged and bloodied again.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
17 Dec. 2024
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In the wastelands of Kabul, where American largesse never quite bandaged the scars of the Soviet war.—
Tim Golden,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2025
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This French-language horror will keep you gripped throughout its slowly enveloping core mystery dripping with atmosphere.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Just as smoke enveloped the back room of Forrester’s Bar and Grill during Daynard’s ham-radio confabs, sports-gambling advertisements blanketed even the trash cans of Boston.—
Sean Gregory / Boston,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Made with deep front pockets and a shawl neckline, the knitted cardigan can be worn over a sweater dress as a lightweight coat, or layered on top of a chunky sweater for extra warmth.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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At the latter, an oversized shawl went down the runway.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some offered wreaths of flowers in the colors of the Palestinian flag and warm jackets to cover the men hoisted on the shoulders of supporters.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Interesting outerwear, soft jackets and sport coats, handsome shirts; checks, plaids and prints, unique sweaters.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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The aircraft aborted the landing, circled around, and successfully landed on the second try.—
Casey Tolan,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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For his part, quarterback Jalen Hurts looked poised and confident in the pocket (despite taking a safety against the Rams), completing 75 percent of his passes with snow circling in Lincoln Financial Field.—
Jess Bryant,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While the main bar is enclosed with air-conditioning, it's flanked by two outdoor spaces for smokers, notably those dabbling in the fine cigars sold on the terrace.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The rotunda, which is enclosed by the dome of the Capitol, will be out of sight from the public.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For the celebration of Mass, the bishops and priests wear wide cloaks called a chasuble as well as a stole around the neck, which descended the length of the cloak along both sides of the body.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
7 Dec. 2024
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Her nails matched the gown and furry stole, with silver and white 3D charms on each tip.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Dec. 2024
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The chest section is a bit tight, so this parka wouldn’t be ideal for large busts.—
Jessie Quinn,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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My daughter, clearly shaken, refused to remove her parka.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Nov. 2024
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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