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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
handed me an odd-shaped package swathed in bright pink tissue paper
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Recent Examples of swathe
Santillan suffered a nasty cut above an eye that left both men swathed in blood.
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Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Another room is swathed in African fabrics given to her by Blackwell, whose wife, Mary Vinson, collected them.
—Isabel Wilkinson Schor, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Another powder room is swathed in Michael Smith wallpaper.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Photo : Urban Aisle The office is swathed in ocean blue.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
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Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Another room is swathed in African fabrics given to her by Blackwell, whose wife, Mary Vinson, collected them.
—Isabel Wilkinson Schor, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Another powder room is swathed in Michael Smith wallpaper.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Photo : Urban Aisle The office is swathed in ocean blue.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swathe
Verb
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The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like its coveted blow-dryer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
Verb
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For the first 48 hours, her head was fully bandaged, a bit like a mummy, to control swelling.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Fortunately, their parents step in to comfort and bandage them up.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Markets have been avidly watching developments in the conflict, which threatens to envelop the broader oil-rich Middle East region and has driven investors to safe-haven assets, such as gold.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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On Father’s Day, Spaun tossed his club in the air, enveloped his caddie, Mark Carens, and later hugged his wife, Melody, and their daughters, Violet, 2, and Emerson Lili, 4.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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The case attracted national attention as the cause of fans' deaths were shrouded in mystery for nearly a year.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Gold light fixtures and chandeliers hang from the ceiling — though most were shrouded in plastic wrap at the tour Tuesday.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Long haul flights that enclosed us in high pressure air cabins result in exposure to dry, recycled air.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Swathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swathe. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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