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as in ends
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 summarizes
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 wraps up
The 14th version, launched in 2021, wraps up at the end of this year, with the 15th starting next year.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
And thanks to 10 new routes airlines are adding out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before 2025 wraps up, those trips will be even easier.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There are 24 games remaining in the season as of Wednesday afternoon, so the team needs to put its differences aside as the regular season wraps up.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Here’s how the finale wraps up its coverage of a complicated story.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
An $806 million renovation of Seattle’s central waterfront begun in 2010 wraps up this year.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The chain wraps up the savings on Friday’s National Frozen Custard Day with a small dish or cake cone of custard for 99 cents.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The run of dates kicks off October 16 at Toronto, Ontario’s Monarch Tavern and wraps up November 2 at the Whirling Tiger in Louisville, Kentucky.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 Aug. 2025
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
And thanks to 10 new routes airlines are adding out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before 2025 wraps up, those trips will be even easier.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There are 24 games remaining in the season as of Wednesday afternoon, so the team needs to put its differences aside as the regular season wraps up.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Here’s how the finale wraps up its coverage of a complicated story.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
An $806 million renovation of Seattle’s central waterfront begun in 2010 wraps up this year.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The chain wraps up the savings on Friday’s National Frozen Custard Day with a small dish or cake cone of custard for 99 cents.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The run of dates kicks off October 16 at Toronto, Ontario’s Monarch Tavern and wraps up November 2 at the Whirling Tiger in Louisville, Kentucky.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps up
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Sources said Bessent is waiting to interview current Fed members until after the blackout period surrounding next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Atlanta Braves have a difficult decision to make with manager Brian Snitker once the season ends.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The school’s deputy, Amanda (Tracy Ullman), summarizes the situation with a succinct outline of her duties.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saul is the author and founder of the non-partisan, independent newsletter Tangle, which summarizes the best arguments from the right and left on the big political news of the day.—
Isaac Saul,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The report concludes that North Korea is far from adhering to its obligations under international law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s report concludes the investigation into the collision between a Bell 407, on a helicopter coordinator training flight, and a Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane helitanker during a 2023 wildfire near Cabazon, California.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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An asthma action plan is a form that outlines what to do when symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, fatigue or abdominal pain occur.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Based on this experience, this article outlines four strategies for building regional hubs that create sustainable competitive advantages.—
Kevin Cushnie,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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That would mean extending the League One play-off to the team that finishes eighth and the League Two play-off to ninth, as four teams go up and down between Leagues One and Two.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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As things stand, there's a small chance Brown finishes his career anywhere other than Boston.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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That level of artistry, creativity and focus on color sums up Hung Vanngo Beauty perfectly.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of calculating with current, the chip sums up charge.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2025
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But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Prater winds up stripped naked and wrapped in plastic in the center of his own trophy room.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fit Finding the best T-shirt boils down to finding one that fits well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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This week boils down to a simple choice.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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