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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
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The World Cup rolled through Hard Rock Stadium over the weekend with a marquee Colombia-Portugal showdown, while Team USA wrapped its group stage out west.
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John Devine,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Michelle Garcia,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Because of the supportive cushioning and the velcro to ensure a tight wrap, my (big) head stayed upright and in a comfortable position.
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Daniel Modlin,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Verb
The Eternal Sunshine Tour is set to wrap in September after a series of performances at London's O2 Arena.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The World Cup rolled through Hard Rock Stadium over the weekend with a marquee Colombia-Portugal showdown, while Team USA wrapped its group stage out west.
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John Devine,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Noun
That’s a wrap on a consequential Supreme Court term, as the highest court considered sticking points in the president’s agenda.
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Michelle Garcia,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Because of the supportive cushioning and the velcro to ensure a tight wrap, my (big) head stayed upright and in a comfortable position.
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Daniel Modlin,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap
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Pino is seen in the footage shirtless, in shorts and with his head bandaged.
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Trump has frequently appeared in public throughout his second term with visible bruising on his hands, which have sometimes been bandaged.
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Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.
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The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
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The actress sported a pair of black sunglasses and strappy black heels, carrying a black shawl and a small black purse.
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Residents are also often in need of slippers, non-slip socks, and cozier items, such as shawls and cardigans.
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Affleck wore a Ralph Lauren Couture white tuxedo jacket with black pants and a black bow tie.
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In both the trailer and first look images for season 3, Findlay is shown wearing a distinctive G-1 military flight jacket, a style historically used by Naval Aviators in the Navy and Marine Corps.
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The evening of the shoot, there was frequent hum of tourist helicopters circling the island, and a few party boats blasting music, which threatened to put a damper on the plans.
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Minutes later the pike was just under the surface, circling close to the boat.
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From downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley, tens of thousands were enveloped in unhealthful levels of smoke, even as some local officials told residents that the air posed no danger.
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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
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Continue reading … BENCH BRAWL — Democratic lawmaker calls for SCOTUS expansion, says GOP 'stole' seats.
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On June 29, 2026, Miami-Dade buried a FIFA 2026 stole, an FIU Panthers mascot and memorabilia from historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields honoring her legacy in preserving Black history and culture including photos of the Historic Lyric Theater.
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But instead of Oasis wearing parka jackets and strumming guitars on Wembley Stadium’s stage, this was one of the world’s greatest athletes, in bright pink sneakers, grasping her tennis racket.
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The winter is wet and cold by California standards, requiring a light parka, and the summer heat — which lasts from May until October — is scorching, usually hovering in the mid- to upper 90s, and consistently in the triple digits in June, July and August.
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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