as in notebooks
a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge
used a different notepad for each class's notes
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Recent Examples of notepads
The men in blue looked at nothing and wrote their stories in notepads.
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Old-line liberals have blasted the democratic socialist for de-emphasizing a police presence in favor of volunteers and contract workers armed with little more than overdose kits, notepads and phone numbers.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Sarkisian, and several coaches across America, will have their notepads and pens handy this week as the College Football Playoff semifinals play out.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
So, consider this your call to leave your tear-out page notepads and sticky-notes in the last year.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Officers had to take all notes on calls and cases on notepads.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
That smaller venture eventually led the couple to starting Rifle Paper, which now runs the gamut and offers everything from notepads and journals to spatulas and headboards.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Armed with popcorn, soda and notepads to jot down first impressions, the members of PEOPLE's movies team spent countless hours in theaters this year.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Henley, for his part, has maintained that the notepads were his property.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Old-line liberals have blasted the democratic socialist for de-emphasizing a police presence in favor of volunteers and contract workers armed with little more than overdose kits, notepads and phone numbers.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Sarkisian, and several coaches across America, will have their notepads and pens handy this week as the College Football Playoff semifinals play out.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
So, consider this your call to leave your tear-out page notepads and sticky-notes in the last year.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Officers had to take all notes on calls and cases on notepads.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
That smaller venture eventually led the couple to starting Rifle Paper, which now runs the gamut and offers everything from notepads and journals to spatulas and headboards.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Armed with popcorn, soda and notepads to jot down first impressions, the members of PEOPLE's movies team spent countless hours in theaters this year.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Henley, for his part, has maintained that the notepads were his property.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notepads
Noun
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The best smart notebooks This smart notebook fits in a pocket, has 48 reusable pages and comes with the Pilot Frixion pen required for note-taking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lunch boxes, markers, notebooks and notebook filler paper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The wall behind the bed is embroidered with gold metallic silk; the bedside drawer is stocked with charging stations, chargers, and wireless charging pads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The score stayed that way until Hughes, a New Jersey Devils’ forward, rifled a shot under Binnington’s pads for his fourth score of the tournament, ending both the game and the Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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E‑waste is the fastest‑growing solid waste stream in the world and includes everything from old phones and tablets to batteries and circuit boards.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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There's a padded compartment to keep laptops or tablets secure, as well as zippered pockets for holding wallets and other valuables.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Notepads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notepads. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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