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as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
I went back to my pad to get some rest
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as in roof
the place where one lives
welcome to my pad
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the journalist was fired for padding certain stories to make them more interesting
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as in to walk
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of pad
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Materials should be comfortable, well-padded, durable and easy to clean, with waterproof options useful for outdoor or travel use.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Simply use the attached pre-cleaning brush to wipe off debris, then wipe with the carbon pads.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rice helped the Yankees pad their lead late, hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning and adding a two-run double in the eighth.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Materials should be comfortable, well-padded, durable and easy to clean, with waterproof options useful for outdoor or travel use.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Ezra did his own showcasing when meeting with CBS LA, presenting his entire collection of toy police cars, his detective notebook and his beloved police hat.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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There is also a notebook in which Mustafa describes his relationship with Jean.—
Alvin Birdi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New Era, a 200-bed facility, has had recurring outbreaks of Legionella, the bacteria that grow within water and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires’ Disease, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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In suburban areas, priorities include planting native vegetation in yards, parks and roadside buffers and improving road crossings where animals are most at risk.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Leiter talked about his success with the changeup and slider and how the roof being open affected him on the mound.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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During the trip, the quartet are capturing images, making observations and detailing their views via crew tablets and crew-to-Earth communications, said Kelsey Young, the Artemis 2 lunar science lead at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hours later, while Doyley was still in labor, nurses entered the room and placed a tablet in front of her hospital bed and informed her that she was being taken to court over her medical decision.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The lavish designs—velvet couches, massive headboards, opulent wallpaper, texture everywhere—were done by Jacques Garcia, famed for his lush and ultra-Parisian taste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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This step absorbs odors trapped deep in the fibers and leaves your couch smelling noticeably fresh.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Use your vacuum’s specialized upholstery and crevice tools to clean under seat cushions.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Weighing just under 300 grams, the headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods thanks to the memory foam ear cushions and soft leather.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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During this time, the woman and her children spent considerable amount of time with Le Lievre, spending several nights at his residence.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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