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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
handed me an odd-shaped package swathed in bright pink tissue paper
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Recent Examples of swathe
Photo : Urban Aisle The office is swathed in ocean blue.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
In the latest unsavory trend, visitors stick chewing gum on a nearby tree, which is now swathed in protective bamboo.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
Santa will light up downtown Port Huron's Christmas Tree, swathing the town in bright, colorful lights.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
Sydney Sweeney’s week in NYC was swathed in sumptuous capes, shearling coats, and chic trenches by way of Ferragamo, Burberry, and Chloe.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
In the latest unsavory trend, visitors stick chewing gum on a nearby tree, which is now swathed in protective bamboo.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
Santa will light up downtown Port Huron's Christmas Tree, swathing the town in bright, colorful lights.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
Sydney Sweeney’s week in NYC was swathed in sumptuous capes, shearling coats, and chic trenches by way of Ferragamo, Burberry, and Chloe.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swathe
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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On the left, City forward Mary Fowler is hobbling around the opposite corner flag, her right knee bandaged, medical staff flanking either side and storm clouds collecting above.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The footage of the Birch Glacier's collapse on Wednesday showed a violent surge of ice, rock and mud followed by a dense dust cloud that quickly enveloped the Alpine village of Blatten, with homes disappearing beneath thick brown sludge.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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From rich, indulgent creams that envelop your skin in a comforting cocoon of moisture to lightweight, gel-like formulas that absorb without a trace, there’s something for everyone.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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In the wordless teaser, Nick and Judy chase after the reptile while pursued by hippos in uniform themselves, before ultimately encountering a different villain, shrouded under a hood and unseen except for their glowing yellow eyes.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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In a cinematic video shared on her social media accounts, the names of the 13 songs on the album flash in white text in between shots of Cyrus modeling a number of chic looks in various performance spaces, backlit by spotlights and sometimes shrouded in fog.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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The fencing should enclose the pool, have a self-close latch out of the reach of children and be at least 4 feet high.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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“Swathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swathe. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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