swaddled

past tense of swaddle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swaddled The family snaps included a black-and-white image of a shirtless Hefner cradling the newborn, Lambropoulos Hefner introducing her daughter to their son Forrest, 3, as well as Forrest holding his baby sister, who was sweetly swaddled in pink. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 This swept away Iran’s monarchy and birthed a state that is part theocracy, part republic, with a handful of semi-democratic institutions swaddled by a system that is ultimately clerical. Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 The sweetness of the Deborah-Ava relationship eventually became a nice blanket in which Hacks swaddled its viewers, its cozy intent pervading not just the narrative but just about every other aspect of the show. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026 The narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 That sensation is thought to promote a feeling of calm and relaxation by encouraging the nervous system to shift into a more restful state, similar to the comfort of being hugged or swaddled. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026 Rihanna broke the news in a sweet Instagram post, sharing an image of herself holding the infant, who is swaddled in a pink blanket. Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Newborn babies at a Pittsburgh hospital were swaddled in Terrible Towels to celebrate the NFL draft coming to the city. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 The beds, swaddled in Italian linens, were a jetlagged traveler’s dream and came framed in headboards in hazy ombres that matched the sunrise. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaddled
Verb
  • Thin straps also wrapped around the musician’s ankles, secured in place with adjustable buckle closures that kept the shoes secure.
    Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Nine days later, Zywicki’s body was found hundreds of miles away along Interstate 44 in rural Lawrence County, Missouri, wrapped in a red blanket that was sealed with duct tape.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For the living room, replace lightweight summer throws with chunkier knit, wool, or bouclé blankets draped over the back of a sofa or accent chair.
    Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In a long warehouse in Kandahar’s Zhari district, fans whirl overhead, stirring the hot summer air around bunches of plump, green grapes draped over sticks set up in rows to dry.
    ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Swaddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaddled. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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