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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
Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
These bibs breathed well and wicked sweat even on high-output rides, and the chamois was nicely shaped and padded to provide cushion without a diaper-like feel.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2025
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Noun
The logo is expected to return in the form of a splash pad on the former mall site as part of a redevelopment effort more than a decade in the making.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Verb
States also had militias that could be called up by the president to pad out the army in wartime.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
These bibs breathed well and wicked sweat even on high-output rides, and the chamois was nicely shaped and padded to provide cushion without a diaper-like feel.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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For notebooks, paper and index cards, Walmart had the cheapest deals for all items.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 July 2025
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Evidence of what could be an earlier draft litters the floor: a crumpled notebook, a red wax seal.—
Ella Feldman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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According to a police affidavit obtained by ABC News, Blodgett returned at 1 a.m., and her mom discovered her lifeless body in Blodgett's bed around 12 p.m. the next day.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Banks, 51, confessed to eating crumbs from days-old popcorn while telling Jenna Bush Hager about her pastime of watching TV in bed with her mom.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Samsung said that strong performance was driven by robust sales of its Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy A series smartphones, as well as its Galaxy tablets.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending banning a compound found in unregulated tablets, gummies and drink mixes sold online and at gas stations and convenience stores, the Trump administration announced this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Within a week of her return, the 10-year-old Jack Russell and Patterdale mix seemed stiff and didn't even want to jump on the couch.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But petite shoppers deserve to look put-together and feel comfortable, too—during a long flight, while napping on the couch, running errands, or otherwise.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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Give your arches a little cushion with a ballet flat sneaker like the ones below.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
23 July 2025
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For cozy seating, shop this oversized accent chair that has a 360-degree swivel and plush foam and spring cushions.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The old homeowners' design choices differed drastically from her own, making the space look more like a rustic outdoor bathroom than a private residence.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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With so many towns and neighborhoods, from downtown to the coast and inland, and residences from single-family homes to condos and townhouses, most people who choose San Diego can find a place to meet their needs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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