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
After a chase, the bird was eventually swaddled up in a large blanket and taken to safety.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
But when Ronnie set the theater's copy of The Music Man in motion on the projector, Matty appeared on screen holding what looked like a baby swaddled in a blanket.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Saft bent over a sofa that was swaddled in a heavy blue blanket, vigorously slashing at packing tape.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants should never be placed in a car seat while swaddled.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, how often does being swaddled look that good?
—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
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
But when Ronnie set the theater's copy of The Music Man in motion on the projector, Matty appeared on screen holding what looked like a baby swaddled in a blanket.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Saft bent over a sofa that was swaddled in a heavy blue blanket, vigorously slashing at packing tape.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants should never be placed in a car seat while swaddled.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, how often does being swaddled look that good?
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaddled
Verb
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On the sweet side — wrapped bundt cakes, tins filled with dainty cookies as well as brownies, tarts, pies and beverages.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Grande recently wrapped filming the new installment of the Meet the Parents film franchise, Focker In-Law.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Set on just over an acre, this 5-bedroom residence delivers that timeless Cape Cod design but draped in big-time luxury.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Here, thousands of those funnels merge into a single, multilayered structure draped across the cave's walls, where thousands of individuals live peacefully side by side in overlapping webs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Swaddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaddled. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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