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
Every community has its informal imports, lovingly swaddled in socks and ziplocks, and made to last until the next trip to the motherland.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In one photo with Hailey, 28, and Jack, the doting dad appeared to make sure the face of his newborn boy, who was swaddled in a lime green onesie, wasn't visible.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The cozy interior is swaddled in leather and burl wood, and rear-seat passengers even got elegant picnic tables that folded down from the front seatbacks.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Their baby daughter is swaddled in white and wearing a headband adorned with jeweled flowers.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In one photo with Hailey, 28, and Jack, the doting dad appeared to make sure the face of his newborn boy, who was swaddled in a lime green onesie, wasn't visible.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The cozy interior is swaddled in leather and burl wood, and rear-seat passengers even got elegant picnic tables that folded down from the front seatbacks.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Their baby daughter is swaddled in white and wearing a headband adorned with jeweled flowers.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaddle
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The ear cups are wrapped in a woven cloth to give them a robust finish.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Both contain an all-white meat, crispy tender, lettuce, tomatoes and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a soft, flour tortilla. Flavors: Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap and Honey Chipotle Crispy Tender Wrap Cost: $1.99 Sonic also told USA TODAY more wrap flavors are coming later this year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The soft, lightweight fabric is breathable and can offer a layer of sun protection when draped over your shoulders at the beach—or even double as a blanket for an impromptu picnic by the shore.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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“Swaddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaddle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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