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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
handed me an odd-shaped package swathed in bright pink tissue paper
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Recent Examples of swathe
In the eldest daughter’s room, a cozy nook is nestled beneath the sloped ceilings swathed in a Robert Kime wallpaper.
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
As Negan on The Walking Dead, the actor once bludgeoned Yeun's character to death with Lucille, his signature baseball bat swathed in barbed wire.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The hallway and stairs are swathed in wallpaper by Michael Smith and painted with Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
As Negan on The Walking Dead, the actor once bludgeoned Yeun's character to death with Lucille, his signature baseball bat swathed in barbed wire.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The hallway and stairs are swathed in wallpaper by Michael Smith and painted with Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swathe
Verb
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And it's all wrapped in a storyline that keeps kids moving and thinking.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
2 May 2025
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After cooking your filling on the stovetop, the most involved part is wrapping and shaping the dumplings.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Anderson’s wrist was bandaged by medics at the police barracks.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The former president's right ear – which is visible in the AP image – was bloodied after the July 13 shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania and was bandaged during his appearance two days later at the Republican National Convention.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
1 Aug. 2024
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Additionally, the scent features a rich, enveloping blend of oud, sandalwood, jasmine, and vetiver that’ll transform your wash days into a restorative, spa-like retreat.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
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Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Astronomers have caught an immensely ancient galaxy piercing the veil of darkness that shrouded the early universe.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols Like her character Robyn McCall — whose life is shrouded in mystery — Queen Latifah (born Dana Owens) likes to keep her relationships private.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2025
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The gutters and vents are enclosed in a thin, wire mesh.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Swathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swathe. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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