as in wrapped
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 swaddled
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.
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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
The night the baby died, her mother appropriately swaddled her, and Malone put her in the bassinet, according to the investigation, per Fox 19.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 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 on Monday 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
Parents enjoy that their baby is swaddled in two easy steps and (hopefully) little fuss.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Shawls become swaddled infants.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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
The night the baby died, her mother appropriately swaddled her, and Malone put her in the bassinet, according to the investigation, per Fox 19.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 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 on Monday 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
Parents enjoy that their baby is swaddled in two easy steps and (hopefully) little fuss.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Shawls become swaddled infants.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaddled
Verb
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The dough is rolled and wrapped and rolled again, with gobs of butter and ghee and a final brushing of oil on the grill.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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After close to a year of being bubble-wrapped and duct-taped up, the dog and freezer remained in his kitchen.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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One of his favorites has its legs draped over the edge of a shelf, eyes rolled up, looking tired and relaxed.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
11 May 2026
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“Swaddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaddled. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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