How to Use padding in a Sentence

padding

noun
  • These shoes have extra padding in the heel.
  • If you remove the padding from his speech you can see that he offers no new ideas.
  • The two biggest downsides are the size of the pocket and the lack of padding.
    Diana Kelly Levey, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Not a lot of padding on the back but a throw pillow can help with that.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The padding in the tops are removable for the girlies who may not need them.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2023
  • The fabric and the padding that was once beneath it haven’t been found.
    Paul Duggan, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
  • That airy feeling is thanks to both the bamboo fabric and the lack of padding or wires.
    Shannon Ullman, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Made of silk and filled with a layer of foam padding, the smooth mask is designed to block out light.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Keep in Mind The top padding might not be thick enough to sit on for longer periods.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • From the seats to the steering-wheel rim to the ride quality, little in the way of padding isolates the driver from the car or the road.
    Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 24 June 2023
  • The only downside is the lack of padding on the strap, which can lead to some initial chafing.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 July 2023
  • Despite the padding and tape around his right hand and wrist, Morant hit a pair of threes as the Grizzlies made their push at the end of the second.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The fees for core channels (like ESPN) may continue to rise, but the padding of the bundle is now in the past.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2023
  • But shooting the scrum was more painful for Chopra in the outfit that didn't allow for hidden stunt padding for the fight.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Since felt stays waterproof and keeps its shape, it could be used to make tents, padding and clothes.
    Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Bring in a plush rug to add padding and warmth underfoot and anchor your space.
    Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 21 June 2023
  • But this design does come at a cost: Some runners may need more padding.
    Susan Brickell, Health, 15 June 2023
  • There’s soft padding along the collar that provides a cushioned touch point.
    Ravi Davda, Health, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Keep all of the mesh and padding intact by avoiding a heated tumble.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Users say the flanges are a bit stiff and lack the rubber padding some other models have to make the process more comfortable.
    Jamie Spain and Rachel Rothman, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • There's no seat padding, nor is there springy suspension for the five-inch plastic wheels.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Seat anchors, non-slip padding, and a clip-in seat belt tether keep the car seat cover and your pup secure.
    Tara Block, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023
  • In the Platinum+, the dash and door panels have suedelike upholstered padding, and the seats feature nappa leather.
    Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 27 May 2023
  • The fabric is silky smooth, and there’s no padding, meaning no stitching to cause rubbing.
    Grace McCarty, SELF, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The bra has removable padding, and the fabric is soft and comfortable.
    Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Or an excess of cleaner could carry a stain into the padding.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
  • After Horn made his way into the end zone, his teammate Michael Lewis raised the goal post padding and handed Horn a flip phone.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The new padding and the new construction of some of the walls are hopefully going to reduce injury rates.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 17 Jan. 2023
  • They’re designed with comfort in mind with a supportive lace-up ankle and padding on the Achilles.
    Calin Van Paris, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Keep in mind that the extra padding can make this option a bit tricky to put on the first few times, and the velcro may wear out and be less effective over time.
    Jack Byram, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2023

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