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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 enclose
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
Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The survival thriller, written and directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld and co-written with Doug Taylor, recently wrapped production.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Ewin played his fewest minutes, slightly, through 10 SEC games as his shoulder was later put in a wrap.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Thanks to streaming — and a prequel series created by Roberts, Blood of My Blood, which wrapped production on season 2 in December — fans will no doubt be discovering and delighting in the Frasers' tales for years to come.
—Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The survival thriller, written and directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld and co-written with Doug Taylor, recently wrapped production.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
The hoop showed up, swaddled in lots and lots of bubble wrap.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Ewin played his fewest minutes, slightly, through 10 SEC games as his shoulder was later put in a wrap.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
Verb
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He was hooked up to an IV along with several monitors and his arm and hand were bandaged.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The first night you’re bandaged, though not as much as people might think.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with five sockets and two USB ports, this power strip, enclosed in metal with a rubber base, can sit upright on the floor or desktop and offers eight feet of extension from your wall outlet.—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the gown and accompanying voluminous shawl, the As Ever founder wore vintage onyx and diamond earrings estimated to be worth between $16,400 and $27,350.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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This knit shawl feels like an upgrade from the typical travel wrap, thanks to its stylish design and loop that keeps it in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Looking visibly slim in a white jacket, Lai smiled slightly upon hearing the sentence Monday.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The jacket was a work of art, made up from a patchwork of Drake's old jerseys and designed and put together by designer Aaron Ansuolo of Portland, Oregon.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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By the time Victor Villa arrived at his restaurant Villa’s Tacos in Highland Park on Monday afternoon, a mob of press surrounded him, a line of customers had stretched down the block since daybreak, and cars and TV-news satellite trucks circled the parking lot, double parked in front of red curbs.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Seconds later the lights go out, the ovens switch off and darkness envelops the room.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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For what felt like an eternity — but was really 20 minutes — the whole place was enveloped in an eerie silence, the only sound being the steady thump of techno-pop playing through the loudspeakers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Moments later, Carthen struts into the frame wearing a Patriot's jersey corset, an enormous fur stole, and knee-high Timberland stilettos.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Family says county 'stole' family home over tiny tax, taking fight to Supreme Court.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For next year, DiMeo said Wildcoat might add a shorter length cut to the parka.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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The obvious winter favorite is this cold weather-friendly parka that just dropped under $100.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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