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noun

ˈpad How to pronounce pad (audio)
Definition of padnext
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as in notebook
a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge the waitress keeps a pad in the pocket of her apron to write down orders

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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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3
as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier a pad on the chair to keep it from getting scratched

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as in roof
the place where one lives welcome to my pad

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pad

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verb (1)

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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pad

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verb (2)

as in to walk
to go on foot a cat padded silently by

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Recent Examples of pad
Noun
That inflection point served as a launching pad for Díaz’s recent book. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Along with the maze, the farm has two jump pads, a hay maze and hay pyramid, an apple train, a kid’s corn pit, mega slide, tire mountain, bubble barn, confusion maze, tractor rides and other activities. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
How to carry the load safely Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 This season’s combination of a sputtering offense and a shaky bullpen – exposed again Sunday as the Brewers padded their lead in the late innings – is already way too stomach-churning for Dodger fans. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
  1. notebook
  2. bed
  3. buffer
  4. roof
  5. exaggerate
  6. walk
  7. tablet
  8. couch
Noun
  • The notebook becomes a reusable learning environment rather than something the teacher merely presents.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The feds also planned to present notebook entries of Mangione’s expressing desire to kill a health care executive, specifically at UnitedHealthcare.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of notebook
Noun
  • Navigating the system Most new mothers are lying in a hospital bed, recovering from birth with their hormones out of whack, and immediately handed an infant to care for, Griffen said.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Bulbs flower at different times and succession planting spring flowering bulbs, like crocuses, with Virginia bluebells, ornamental alliums, and other late bloomers will keep your beds colorful throughout the seasons.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Of these, two were critical-rated and both were of the buffer overflow variety.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The land also provides a buffer from heat and flooding worsened by climate change.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffer
Noun
  • The second vehicle had overturned onto its roof in the middle of the street.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Each add-on costs between $5 and $36 per month, and the most popular add-ons include roof leak protection, water softeners, sump pumps and well pump coverage.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of roof
Verb
  • How Candidates Are Using AI to Cheat Generative AI tools allow candidates to rewrite resumes to match job descriptions, exaggerate experience, and present skills convincingly regardless of actual proficiency.
    — Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Hair loss from shock was one that occurred and exaggerated his past concerns about his hairline.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggerate
Verb
  • Bhargavendra Singh walked with dignity at their head, making a ceremony of the affair.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The team has invested too much in Joe Milton III and Sam Howell to let either guy walk.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • One day, a stranger hands you a tablet and asks you to identify the correct words in a passage or find information in a chart.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Consuming superpotent thyroid tablets can cause an overactive thyroid and issues like weight loss, heat intolerance, fatigue and hypertension, according to the notice.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tablet
Noun
  • Food and drink The inn's lobby doubles as a café that’s open to the public for certain hours of the day—enjoy a coffee and pastry on one of the front porch’s comfortable couches to start the day right.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch to binge your favorite TV show.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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