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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The train photos, mounted on aluminum, were wrapped around the walls and corners of the staircase.

— Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Everyone’s favorite—on the left, on the right, young, old—is pigs in a blanket, the little cocktail hot dogs wrapped in pastry.

— Kwame Onwuachi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of wrap

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Johansson recounted how, during one studio session, Saab picked up a single piece of black fabric and twisted, turned, and draped it into a bustier dress right on the mannequin.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Debates the dystopian vision of Hulu’s A Handmaid’s Tale, lying flat on his back on a bed, draped in a red robe.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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