swaddles

verb

present tense third-person singular of swaddle
as in wraps
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 swaddles They’re made with a thick platform sole that swaddles your feet in comfort, and have a slightly taller opening for extra ankle support. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 As deaf servant Firs, Howard Swain swaddles the whole clan in a delicate, threadbare gauze. — Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaddles
  1. wraps
  2. drapes
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  • The announcement wraps a six-month lead design competition process between two finalists.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • As the track unfolds, a mysterious cowboy wraps his arm around Musgraves while the pair ride together in a car.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of wraps
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  • The dress is made from a light, airy material that drapes gorgeously over your body.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of drapes

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