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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
Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
A little guy who had a green screen [in Michigan], and after the film wrapped, Eric went there.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Strategies such as wet wraps, cotton gloves, short fingernails, and a balanced diet can help.
—Andy Collinson, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, Chanel’s playful new take on its signature octagonal-dial Première watch features an extra-long gold and leather chain designed to wrap not only around the wrist but also the neck.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
A little guy who had a green screen [in Michigan], and after the film wrapped, Eric went there.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
With details: Styles with embroidery, ankle wraps, or other special details can add a refined and unique touch to the outfit.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Strategies such as wet wraps, cotton gloves, short fingernails, and a balanced diet can help.
—Andy Collinson, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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Weapons can inflict status effects such as bleeding, and players need to quickly bandage themselves or risk bleeding out.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hours later, a selfie video of Le Vaughn — his hand bandaged up — in a hospital bed surfaced online.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The primary motif of the series — created, written and directed by Mike White — has always been to satirize the wealthy who, even while enveloped by the world’s most tranquil and extraordinary surroundings, can’t help but indulge their egos or keep up with their ever-growing list of grievances.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Could the similarly dark-haired Mikey Madison or Margaret Qualley be enveloped into the fold too?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rosemary hitchhiked to the prison wearing a simple crepe and silk shawl to comfort her husband, brushing aside fears about the Zodiac Killer operating in the area.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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The styling option was another reference to Paltrow’s look, which also featured a long black shawl.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just the other day, Emily Ratajkowski was seen in New York City wearing the cropped coated denim jacket.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Redington / Getty Images Scheffler, who along with his green jacket and Olympic gold medal won seven times on the PGA Tour last year, got a late start to this season after cutting himself on a wine glass in December.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boys board a rescue boat and pull five souls off the Flicka’s rescue dinghy, all while sharks circle and buck.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Aggressive dogs feared On Nov. 3, the day after the attack, a Kansas City Pet Project investigator found around nine puppies a few months old enclosed in wire kennels in a back bedroom.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Most of their lives have been enclosed in prison cells.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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The singer and actress added a fur stole and black lace gloves.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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As with anything involving the brothers, proceed with skepticism and a parka.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mykola was wearing jeans and a black parka with the hood pulled over his head.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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