SWADDLE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

swaddle

verb

Definition of swaddle

as in to wrap

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 swaddle 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 See All Example Sentences for swaddle

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Seats are wrapped in charcoal Mojave PurLuxe Premium upholstery, accented by contrast blue stitching and matching blue seatbelts, distinguishing it instantly from lower-tier Gravity variants.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Being the first woman of Middle Eastern descent to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the supporting actress category is still something Sepideh Moafi is wrapping her head around.

— Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

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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
Towering live oaks draped with Spanish moss lined the neighborhood, casting long shadows across the pavement as the sun began to set.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

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