WRAP UP Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of wrap up

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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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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wrap-up

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noun

ˈrap-ˌəp

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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Verb

By the time Thursday wraps up, much of Northern California along the Coastal and Klamath ranges should expect at least a quarter inch, with lesser amounts in the Sacramento Valley. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The show world premiered Roundabout Theatre Company’s Laura Pels Theatre in New York City in February 2024, wrapping up a limited engagement the following month. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

While the Pat Riley Show can still be compelling, what the Heat actually need to do is present more of a united front in such postseason wrap-ups. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 Kavanagh’s daily wrap-up developed an audience among political insiders — lawmakers, lobbyists, legislative staffers — and then a following that grew to include other reporters and, eventually, readers throughout California and beyond. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wrap up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrap up

Verb

However, the action may not end at 11pm — deal sheets allow clubs to conclude signings two hours after the transfer window closes, provided the correct paperwork is submitted before the deadline.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Amid a scorching stretch, Bregman ends the month with his lifetime total now sitting at two.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

The memo provides a summary of the agreement between Google and Entergy, as well as summaries of testimony provided by Entergy officials in support of the contract.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
The letter from Blumenthal and an accompanying summary of the whistleblower’s statements says the Postal Service began work on the portal on June 15 and stopped on June 25 after Talwani’s initial order.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of summary

Noun

At Mattel, cultural relevance came with a blockbuster ending.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Earlier this summer, speculation regarding Ariana Grande’s weight and body image reached a fever pitch after the singer announced her retreat from public life following the ending of her ongoing tour next week.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Verb

The order Graf read from the bench outlined the evidence presented during the hearing, ruling that the prosecution had met the threshold of probable cause and can still pursue the death penalty.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
Partnership could eventually reach 18 GWh The agreement currently guarantees the supply of the first 9 GWh of battery cells, but the companies have also outlined a framework for another 9 GWh.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of outline

Noun

Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Trump faces mounting pressure to address high gas prices as the war in Iran on Friday reached a six-month milestone with no conclusion in sight.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Verb

Still, several financial analysts have concluded that the prediction frenzy, with its sleek mobile apps and easy-to-understand odds, are driving the stock drops.

— Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
An autonomous attacker does not care what an organization's SPRS score says, whether its dashboard is green or whether an assessment concluded that a control was implemented.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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