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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Hagel’s shot broke through Swayman and just trickled through his pads to even it up.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Kelly Pannek had two goals and two assists to pad her PWHL-leading points total and help the Minnesota Frost hold off the Vancouver Goldeneyes 6-5 on Saturday, snapping a three-match losing streak and clinching a spot in the postseason for the two-time defending champions.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Of note, this will also be the first human spaceflight from SLC-40 as KSC’s pad will be in preparation for the Europa Clipper launch in October.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Hagel’s shot broke through Swayman and just trickled through his pads to even it up.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some economists — including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — argued that sentiment would eventually catch up to reality once Americans adjusted to higher prices, and paycheck gains padded their bank accounts.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Kelly Pannek had two goals and two assists to pad her PWHL-leading points total and help the Minnesota Frost hold off the Vancouver Goldeneyes 6-5 on Saturday, snapping a three-match losing streak and clinching a spot in the postseason for the two-time defending champions.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Authorities say the teen carefully plotted the shooting at his Barrow County high school, including allegedly leaving a notebook with handwritten instructions detailing the steps to prepare for the violence and a diagram of his classroom.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The notebook pages are like an archaeological dig.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The researchers say the technology goes back to the 90s, but the fabric for the hospital beds began development in 2017.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Among them is Yvette Rodríguez, 61, who needs a sleep apnea machine, and her husband, Luis Soler, a 67-year-old veteran and double amputee, who relies on an electric adjustable bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But economists say the similarities may be largely superficial, thanks to more flexible exchange-rate regimes and deeper foreign exchange reserves, which provide a buffer that helps absorb some of the shock.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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And its build-up of strategic oil reserves has created an effective short-term buffer against rising oil prices, the Lombard Odier note said.—
Ishika Mookerjee,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The photos showed Vrabel and Russini holding hands and hugging on the roof of the Sedona resort.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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This traditional exterior receives an exciting modern revival with a standing-seam zinc roof paired with a striking dark green-and-white color palette.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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The purse easily fits a 13-inch laptop or tablet, your phone, books, an umbrella, and more.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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Less than a week after raising the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is quietly rolling out price increases for three more phones and eight tablets.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Set near the foot of South Mountain and its 100 miles of trails, Wonderift adopts an earthy ethos, recycling grounds and providing a no-velvet-couch, no-frills hangout to hikers.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thao’s toddler grandson was napping on the couch when the immigration agents broke through the door on a Sunday afternoon and forced their way in with guns drawn, according to the family.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Experts have come up with a sophisticated plan to use air cushions to lift the animal onto a tarp, which will be secured to two pontoons and attached to a tugboat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are firm but still super comfortable, making the sectional perfect for lounging.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Elliott was allegedly directly involved in organizing and hosting dogfighting events, including at his residence in Carver.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a 5-1 vote, with one abstention, the Oakland City Council approved stricter rules for vehicles that remain parked in front of residences for months on end and tents that generate waste and, in some cases, hazardous fires.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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