as in to wrap
to wrap (someone, especially a baby) tightly with a blanket, pieces of cloth, etc.
He swaddled the baby in a blanket.
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Recent Examples of swaddle
Plus, how often does being swaddled look that good?
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
There was an infant right there—a two-month-old boy, swaddled in period-correct cloth against a reenactor’s chest.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
The relaxed sleeves and overall boxy style emulate the feeling of being swaddled by clouds, and the half-zip sweater’s quiet-luxury ivory color works great with dark, formal pants or indigo-wash jeans.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
There was an infant right there—a two-month-old boy, swaddled in period-correct cloth against a reenactor’s chest.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
The relaxed sleeves and overall boxy style emulate the feeling of being swaddled by clouds, and the half-zip sweater’s quiet-luxury ivory color works great with dark, formal pants or indigo-wash jeans.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaddle
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Every day, Hsieh was photographed by his friend, and the photos, which are wrapped around the gallery, show his facial expression fixed from week to week, month to month—relaxed and blank.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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The trousers included a belt wrapped around the hips, with knee tucks and vertical front darts to complete the design.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Made from recycled polyester and spandex, the crepe fabric has a waterfall effect that drapes oh-so-perfectly from the waist down.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zaful Women’s Sweater This tunic has drop shoulders and a side-split hem that drapes nicely over leggings for casual outings or dress pants for office days.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Swaddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaddle. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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