1
as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Price upon publish date of this article: $105 Jessica Rich Bella Stiletto
$150
Buy Now at nordstrom
Harking back to Jessica Rich’s hero collection — Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wrap up
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
Price upon publish date of this article: $105 Jessica Rich Bella Stiletto
$150
Buy Now at nordstrom
Harking back to Jessica Rich’s hero collection — Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wrap up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap up
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
The sentencing memorandum, filed in U.S. District Court on April 2 and reviewed by OL, summarizes a massive trafficking network primarily coordinate by Waldrop, who worked with wildlife importers to obtain species from all over the world.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Each technique is briefly summarized, and a handy link is provided to my detailed coverage that explains how the technique is actively performed and carefully notes the necessary ins and outs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Miami rallied, finished strong, believed, and these past two play-in games have nourished that belief.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The letters, which were described to Reuters by four people familiar with their contents, outlined the Chinese position as well as the need for multipolarity and for countries to stand together.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Ida Kassa Johannesen Head of commercial ESG at Saxo Bank Goldman’s Della Vigna outlined three reasons to back-up his view on why ESG investors should bring oil and gas stocks in from the cold.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Across the music world, other international artists — even those with far more name recognition and resources — are coming to the same conclusion.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Studies from New Zealand, Sweden, and elsewhere have come to similar conclusions, finding no negative effect of low levels of fluoride on IQ.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Gannon concluded his 17-year NFL career with impressive statistics: 28,743 passing yards and 180 touchdowns.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Increasingly, health care professionals are concluding that as global heat increases so too do allergy symptoms.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share