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
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.
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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
The couple shared another joint Instagram post to announce their baby's arrival in March 2025, complete with a photo of their baby boy asleep while swaddled in a blue blanket.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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
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
The couple shared another joint Instagram post to announce their baby's arrival in March 2025, complete with a photo of their baby boy asleep while swaddled in a blue blanket.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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
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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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While at the game, the couple color-coordinated their ensembles with Markle wearing a white button-down shirt with a navy sweater draped over her shoulders with dark pants, while Harry donned a navy blazer over a white T-shirt with dark trousers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Plus, its textured arch pattern looks great draped over the couch or the foot of the bed when you’re not wrapped up in it.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Swaddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaddled. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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