WRAPS Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

wraps 1 of 2

plural noun

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of wrap

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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The Aegean Dragon maki ($23), for example, combines shrimp tempura with criollo relish and harissa, while the Kataifi ($33) wraps tuna and melon in shredded pastry. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Nolan Interiors wraps individual cushions Over at Martha Stewart, Blythe Copeland recommended the Magic Sofa Covers from Nolan Interiors for households that want a cushion-by-cushion fit. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Visitors to PoloFest can purchase these one-of-a-kind pieces, to be sent to them after the event wraps. — Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The band keeps the headphones securely in place, alongside the lightweight titanium frame that wraps around your ears and rests against your temples. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 The public promenade that wraps around the bay in front of the hotel invites walkers, runners, and bikers to explore the historic pathway that leads to the thick, lush pine forest at the edge of the sea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Once the panel wraps, Kramer will receive TIFF’s Global Cinema Leadership Special Award. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Inside, the line wraps around the room, and cups everywhere are filled with fluffy mounds of Greek yogurt crowned with fresh fruit, nuts, dark chocolate cacao nibs and other ingredients. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The CloudFluff Comforter wraps you in super-soft knitted cotton that breathes and stretches, with whole-piece feather silk filling for a lofty, cozy feel without the weight. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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The camera swoops over the course while Brady is at the top of his ladder and then circles its lens back after passing.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2026
Cassiopeia circles Polaris as Earth rotates, so its orientation changes through the night.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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The hotel’s unprecedented vantage point envelops guests in panoramic views of Melbourne and the ocean lapping at Port Phillip Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
His talent has nothing to do with his genes, and yet his reverence for his parents, Philip and Mimi, envelops him in soulful humility.

— Olivia Wilde, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of envelops

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Across Indonesia, seasonal forest fires are beginning to subside, but thick haze still shrouds parts of the island of Kalimantan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.

— Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Definition of shrouds

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The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of encloses

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CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Salazar is locked in a competitive campaign against Democrat Eliott Rodriguez to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District, which encompasses Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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