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 In the early months, they’re used to swaddle newborns (often with a silent prayer for a nap that’s longer than 20 minutes). — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 The East Palo Alto Police Department posted a separate video from the rescue that shows the dog swimming furiously with seagulls circling overhead and firefighters scooping him out of the murky water and swaddling him in towels. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 This swept away Iran’s monarchy and birthed a state that is part theocracy, part republic, with a handful of semi-democratic institutions swaddled by a system that is ultimately clerical. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 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 See All Example Sentences for swaddle

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For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
In the photos, she is seen standing knee-deep in the water before wrapping a towel over her body to dry off.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrap

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The walls were draped with red velvet, while tables were spread with candles and garland.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Deep tropical moisture flowing from the Gulf will slam against the cold front when it’s draped over the Plains and fuel a multi-day flood threat.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

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