WRAPPING UP Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

wrapping up

verb

present participle of wrap up

as in ending

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration

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as in summarizing

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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Recent Examples of wrapping up Executives from both companies are set to report their quarterly earnings over the next couple of weeks, and will certainly encounter questions about having to revise their optimistic projections about wrapping up the deal over the summer. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Funny coming from a guy who’s wrapping up an A-case only to dive headfirst into an even bigger B-case, complete with a personal vendetta and government conspiracy. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026 The department says the project is two-months ahead of schedule with the goal of wrapping up most of the project by 2030. — Monique John, CBS News, 26 June 2026 After wrapping up its Broadway run, the show went on tour — and even performed for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 With the festival wrapping up tomorrow and most of the announcements from the festival largely unveiled, what news from Annecy stood out, for good or for bad? — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 Fans are still aghast that Destiny 2 has reached the end of service, with the game not just wrapping up its content updates but also any level of support, with no more balance patches or even hotfixes to come, aside from one or two urgent ones. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 After wrapping up their joint role as Carrie, the sisters decided to retire from acting to focus on finishing school. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 With the primary season wrapping up across the country, the contentious race in Michigan is increasingly seen as a test case for where the party and its base are headed into the November election and beyond. — ABC News, 28 May 2026

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Dudinha had five goals and four assists in 13 matches before suffering a season-ending knee injury while playing for her native Brazil on June 9.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Barnes is currently a member of the Park Hill School District school board, starting her tenure in 2022 and ending it in 2028.

— Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of ending

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That could mean summarizing recent changes in a patient’s condition, surfacing abnormal trends, organizing relevant medications or test results or helping a clinician see what has happened since the last handoff.

— Meena Mallipeddi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
In the sole panel now summarizing Washington’s participation, nearly every paragraph makes some mention of his ostensible antislavery views.

— John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Definition of summarizing

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August 1968 was quite the whirlwind month for the blond, blue-eyed Peaker, who was finishing up on 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of Hello, Dolly!

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
After a back nine defined by exceptional routing that utilizes prevailing wind patterns effectively, Torre closes with a memorable par-4 finishing hole that demands one final decision.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of finishing

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Taking it with you prevents it from winding up in the ocean, or in the mouths of wildlife.

— Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of winding up

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Consider outlining your non-negotiables in advance of a difficult discussion.

— Frederick J. Ryan, Fortune, 25 July 2026
In 2022, Calida Group acquired Cosabella for $80 million, outlining plans to expand both its department store and digital business, both Stateside and in Europe.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of outlining

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In 2022, Albania expelled Iranian diplomats after concluding that Tehran was behind a wave of cyberattacks aimed at government institutions and critical infrastructure.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Saturday introduces Generation 816, a youth initiative that pairs a talent showcase with community resources, before concluding with an evening collaboration at Vine Street Brewing Co.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of concluding

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The national team did not take home the trophy, but closing out the tournament ahead of dozens of countries is certainly commendable, and football fans throughout the United Kingdom were swept up in both the excitement and eventual heartbreak.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Triple-double with meaning LeBron left no doubt about his championship impact in closing out that first title in 2012 against the Thunder, finishing that series-winning Game 5 victory with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of closing out

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