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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration
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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
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points
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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
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Recent Examples of wrap up
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The five-party docuseries wraps up with a final episode on Friday as well.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
From London to Dubai, my colleagues are juggling project wrap-ups, cover for vacationing teammates, and squeezing in guilt-tinged getaways that feel more like covert missions than rest.
—Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Verb
The Royals open a three-game series against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, and Philadelphia has just about wrapped up the National League East crown.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The five-party docuseries wraps up with a final episode on Friday as well.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Jackie then shared a perfect wrap-up snap on Aug. 9, featuring a pic of her and Cruz kissing.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
From London to Dubai, my colleagues are juggling project wrap-ups, cover for vacationing teammates, and squeezing in guilt-tinged getaways that feel more like covert missions than rest.
—Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap up
Verb
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The deal, amended by Thailand's cabinet last month, ends a long period of uncertainty since work on the project began as far back as 2017.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the May meeting, the council voted 4-0 to end treatment.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Regional Task Force on Homelessness releases monthly data summarizing the number of individuals losing a place to stay for the first time.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, even lighthearted comments can be captured, summarized and circulated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Analysts now warn that Patel's on-air summaries may force prosecutors to respond in court, potentially complicating an already fast-moving and closely watched prosecution.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is crucial since AI summaries often skip site visits.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The moment carried extra weight because this wasn’t just a season ending.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But this time, quarterback Conner Harrell took command, helping coach Tim Albin earn his first win as the 49ers’ head coach, rewriting an ending that felt all too familiar for 15,681 Charlotte fans in attendance.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After recording the second out of the inning, the right-hander was unable to finish the frame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This is the new reality of how CX work can get done if businesses follow the four phases outlined above.—
Munil Shah,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Budd, a Democrat representing House District 103 in south Mecklenburg County, outlined a four-part plan during a news conference Monday that would devote more resources toward law enforcement, courts and state health care infrastructure.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s the conclusion of Megan McArdle, an oft-Trump-critic, libertarian-minded Washington Post columnist.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Below is a multi-factor evaluation that offers a more in-depth understanding of our conclusions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Amazon Prime Video’s six-part thriller concluded with an ending that cannonballed into new territory and paddled swiftly away from the ending of Michelle Frances’ 2017 novel of the same name.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump was right again in concluding that the Federal Reserve has been too late in responding to the deterioration of the job market.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap%20up. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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