SWADDLED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

swaddled

verb

past tense of swaddle

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 The soft leather straps add an extra layer of cushion that’ll keep feet swaddled in comfort and add an elegant touch. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Parents enjoy that their baby is swaddled in two easy steps and (hopefully) little fuss. — Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 The beds, swaddled in Italian linens, were a jetlagged traveler’s dream and came framed in headboards in hazy ombres that matched the sunrise. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 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 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 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 Newborn babies at a Pittsburgh hospital were swaddled in Terrible Towels to celebrate the NFL draft coming to the city. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 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

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In subsequent messages included in charging documents, Robinson referenced engraving bullets and leaving his rifle wrapped in a towel.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Getty Images for Cannes Lions A week after Cannes Lions wrapped, most of the industry is back at their desks and the dust has settled enough to see what actually mattered versus what was just noise on the Croisette.

— Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Hoover Dam's giant American flag returns The massive American flag draped across Hoover Dam is back after briefly being removed for repairs.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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