as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
kept the whole plan under wraps until they were ready to make a public announcement
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as in bandages
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 envelops
to surround or cover closely
a sinister darkness seemed to wrap the lonely cabin
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Recent Examples of wraps
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
The deal that puts a brand in 4,000 stores gets its final validation not in a boardroom but in a line that wraps around a booth in New Orleans.
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Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
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Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Designed specifically for younger users, the Fire HD 8 Kids takes Amazon's affordable tablet and wraps it in a kid-proof package.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Black metal latticework wraps the room, while velvet banquettes circle a central bar.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The Law & Order SVU actress wraps her run on July 5 — though noticeably, does not have a performance on July 3.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Verb
While every room has a private pool with amazing views, don’t miss the resort’s stunning main pool that wraps around a central garden.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
The deal that puts a brand in 4,000 stores gets its final validation not in a boardroom but in a line that wraps around a booth in New Orleans.
—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Designed specifically for younger users, the Fire HD 8 Kids takes Amazon's affordable tablet and wraps it in a kid-proof package.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Black metal latticework wraps the room, while velvet banquettes circle a central bar.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The Law & Order SVU actress wraps her run on July 5 — though noticeably, does not have a performance on July 3.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wraps
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The gas giant circles its star at an unexpectedly close distance—about 50 times nearer than the Earth’s orbit around the sun.
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Chapter 1 Randy Fields stalks through the newsroom, circles my desk and sits across from me.
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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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When Dionne leans on Farrah, her best friend envelops her in the love Dionne’s mother is too hurt to give.
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To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.
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Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
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The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
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The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
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Spanning the southeastern coast of Mississippi and into the panhandle of Florida, the Gulf Islands National Seashore encompasses both parts of the mainland as well as the islands.
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Mental health encompasses more than just loneliness, including stress, anxiety and work-life balance.
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“Wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraps. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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