1
: a summarizing report
2
: a concluding part : finale
wrapped up; wrapping up; wraps up
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Noun
a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points
the opening of the museum's modern art wing marks the wrap-up of its decade-long expansion plan
Verb
a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration
a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The Wall Street Journal Quite simply, the Wall Street Journal—in its pages, contains a daily wrap-up of key events for business leaders.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors are scheduled to wrap up the initial phase of their closings Friday morning.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Sahadev Sharma has the wrap-up from Cubs Convention and discusses Kyle Tucker’s impact on the lineup, among other topics.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The Wall Street Journal Quite simply, the Wall Street Journal—in its pages, contains a daily wrap-up of key events for business leaders.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Seemingly unconcerned with pursuing cinematic excellence, Freiburger wraps up the tale in utterly saccharine fashion and avoids engaging with the topic’s more challenging political nuances.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors are scheduled to wrap up the initial phase of their closings Friday morning.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Wrap-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrap-up. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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