as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
kept the whole plan under wraps until they were ready to make a public announcement
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as in bandages
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 envelops
to surround or cover closely
a sinister darkness seemed to wrap the lonely cabin
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The mission will investigate the exact thickness of the ice shell that encases the moon and how that frozen exterior interacts with the ocean beneath it, as well as characterize the moon’s geology.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
14 Oct. 2024 -
Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vox,
26 Sep. 2024
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This national park encompasses the 14,000-foot peak Mount Rainier, which also happens to be an active volcano.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
22 Dec. 2024
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This encompasses fun activities for the sake of escapism that don’t count as sightseeing or cultural experiences.—
Helen Zhao, Contributor,
CNBC,
21 Dec. 2024
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Hyatt decorates her Christmas tree with family ornaments she's made or collected over the years, drapes it in old-school tinsel, and installs her antique tree topper.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Dec. 2024
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Besides the nice flair of the leg, the fabric is supremely light, with a weight that drapes nicely on the body and creates a perfectly polished shape.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2024
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“Wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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