GHOSTED Synonyms: 21 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

ghosted

verb

past tense of ghost

as in padded

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The sort that wear padded, deep blue gilets with crisp white shirts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Some of the contracts appear to have been padded to pay bribes to Diamantis.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

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The Fighting Irish edged closer to the record of 21 consecutive double-digit victory margins set by Army (1944-46).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
The two-time defending Big 12 regular-season champions were edged by Oklahoma State in the voting 215-212.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

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