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

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Recent Examples of pad
Noun
The biggest news of the week happened inside the Beltway rather than on a launch pad somewhere. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025 Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Still, after whupping the White Sox 10-4 on Thursday night, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger asserted that there's no shame in padding the record against low-quality competition, which is objectively true. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 That’s good for administrators who want to pad their own grades. Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
  • Or, for a more festive case, get a case that looks like a composition notebook.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Goudstikker did not take any paintings with him, but kept a black notebook containing the details of his collection, which has since helped his family recover the lost artwork.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Inside, lofted seating positions deliver an elevated view while quilted semi-aniline leather and acoustic glass buffer passengers in comfort and quiet.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The LiF@spinel approach combines a spinel buffer for rapid ion movement with a LiF outer layer that blocks corrosive attack, the researchers said.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Pricing starts at €6,990 for a white roof and increases to €7,490 for choice of several colors.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That’s a lot of tablet for this price.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Works a little slower than juice or glucose tablets, but still effective.
    Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Loneliness is the healthy emotion that nudges us to get off the couch and go be with people.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was tossed out of the Eagles’ home opener on Thursday night before many viewers had even gotten settled on their couches.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Woven from a rush straw cattail blend, these two round floor cushions will fulfill any, and all, desires to incorporate more natural materials into your design.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Standard mortgage documents commonly include an occupancy clause that requires the borrower to use the property as their principal residence for at least a year.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • My work spans high-performance corporate headquarters, luxury residences and culturally significant renovations.
    Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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