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as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
that feature writer is sometimes guilty of padding, since his stories often contain colorful details that can't be verified
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as in exaggerating
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 walking
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of padding
Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
Beneath all that padding, all those layers, is a work of art.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
My sleep is erratic and my body shape has morphed, picking up some extra padding that refuses to budge.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Upper Super-shoe racers have minimal uppers with scant padding and strong, secure grip to hold the foot in place at speed.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Lots of padding around the ankle Great arch support
Deep lugs for solid traction
Breathable mesh lining
Heavy, can feel a little bulky
Whether the itinerary calls for backpacking, scrambling up a steep incline, or strolling along a dirt path, the Keen Targhee IV boot is up to the task.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
Beneath all that padding, all those layers, is a work of art.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
My sleep is erratic and my body shape has morphed, picking up some extra padding that refuses to budge.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Upper Super-shoe racers have minimal uppers with scant padding and strong, secure grip to hold the foot in place at speed.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
Noun
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Their fluffy down alternative microfiber filling is designed to support side, stomach, and back sleepers.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The filling is a hypoallergenic down alternative for those who love the softness of natural feathers without the fuss.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tatum’s wrist looks just fine Since returning from the bone bruise in his shooting wrist that kept him out of Game 2, Tatum has played like Larry Bird – and that’s not an exaggeration.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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For some of the younger fans who hollered their agreement, this was probably no exaggeration.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This pet sofa is made with premium fabric and soft sponge fill, mirroring the quality of your own living room couch.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roger and Kenney have had their fill of each other.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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Gregory told IndieWire that the packing list to overwinter in Antarctica starts with what a camera operator wears on their hands.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
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Between various lessons on packing, lodge etiquette on the trek to Base Camp, and where to ask for toilet paper, Coster returned again and again to reminders for the group to chill out and enjoy the journey.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Audio tools help remove filler or cuss words, tighten audio gaps, perform audio leveling, generate transcripts, and optimize that whole process of producing high quality output.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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While some players believe that overworlds are tedious and archaic game designs that only add unnecessary filler in between traveling to different destinations, Expedition 33 avoids this problem by placing optional dungeons on the overworld.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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George Clooney received his Sardi’s caricature Thursday after making his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck this spring.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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The conventional wisdom that artists are a handful yields a singular character in Cheyenne but also some clichéd caricatures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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These days, a pair of jeans with embroidery or a unique wash can easily run you $300 or more, but Cider offers options with cool cutouts, bold colors, and on-trend details for under $100.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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But will these alternative colorings actually make our food healthier?—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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This unique squirrel, with its bright white coloring, was observed in Mizoram, contributing to the understanding of color aberrations in small mammals.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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