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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
Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Durable, quick-drying pads ideal for training puppies or giving older pets a safe bathroom spot indoors.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Bane tried to pad the Magic’s lead with eight seconds remaining but had his shot blocked inside by rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
California also enacted a law in October 2025 that requires manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads to measure concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc in their products, and to share those measurements with the state, which can publish them.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Durable, quick-drying pads ideal for training puppies or giving older pets a safe bathroom spot indoors.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
And fortunately for Payton, Paton and company, this early 2026 draft class is padded with strengths in areas where the Broncos could stand to grow.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Bane tried to pad the Magic’s lead with eight seconds remaining but had his shot blocked inside by rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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The notebook is the rare chronological notebook covering 1973-74, the final years of his life.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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Installed within the gallery’s bookshelves, drawings, videos, and ancillary objects operate as an open notebook or cabinet of curiosities—satellites to the primary sculptures that reveal the conceptual and material thinking behind the work.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The space felt like a chic beachfront apartment, with a generous kitchen, airy living room with a television, spa-like bathroom with a tiled shower and a big soaking tub, and plush king bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The property is just a three-minute walk away from the beach and is made up of two identical treehouses, each including outdoor waterfall showers and bamboo beds.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wetlands like Doñana act as natural buffers against climate extremes, storing water during wet periods and releasing it slowly during dry ones.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Add a buffer for reassessment timing, especially on the Missouri side.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Citizen app video showed flames and smoke shooting through the roof of the structure.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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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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And while Ford did away with rear seat entertainment, there are tablet and phone holders to accommodate your own gear.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Abandoned at the airport with nothing but a leash and a lot of confusion, a young goldendoodle has landed somewhere better than any arrival gate — on the couch of the officer who rescued him.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fishback’s rhetoric couches religious bigotry in the language of economic populism.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dent added a jump shot to ensure his 30-piece, giving the Bruins a cushion on the scoreboard, and in the prospective postseason standings.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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For machine-washable cushion covers, toss them in the laundry with a gentle detergent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An empty second home is defined as one that is left unoccupied for more than 182 days out of the year and is not an owner’s primary residence.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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In that case, police found methamphetamines and pill bottles within reach of two children inside the Muñozes’ residence on Pine Avenue in Long Beach, according to a pretrial investigative report.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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