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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
Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Gently scrub off with a scouring pad or sponge, then wash and dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
Nolan Arenado pads the @Cardinals lead with a big home run!
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For example, reliable interface pads for heat sink attachment and upgraded power infrastructure components can significantly reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Gently scrub off with a scouring pad or sponge, then wash and dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The trio includes a carry-on, medium, and large suitcase, all padded on the top and sides for extra protection.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
Nolan Arenado pads the @Cardinals lead with a big home run!
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Tidbits Jeff Sanders’ notebook (here) explains how Cronenworth will likely be out longer (perhaps much longer) than the 10 days he is required to be by being placed on the IL.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the LP that dropped on Friday (April 11), Vernon has lined up dozens of unique product tie-ins ranging from bespoke pink cashmere hoodies and beanies from designer Todd Snyder to fragrances, notebooks, signature cocktails, ice cream and more.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pull yourself away from the outdoor living space and step inside, where the beds are from Tempur-Pedic and one of the bathrooms features an alfresco bathtub.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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So the idea of Thwaites and West Antarctic being unstable are all predicated on the idea that the bed is thawed and that the ice can slide over its bed.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the pandemic, retailers started to build up inventory excess as a buffer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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New York has two power left-handed arms in Max Fried and Carlos Rodon, and Lopez could be the buffer between the two.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The covered but open-air space now has a new roof with five retractable awnings to protect against the ocean breeze, a new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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The first bite of a David bar tends to leave a thin film on the roof of my mouth.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Avoid phones, tablets, and computers at least an hour before bed.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Is anyone replacing Steve Doocy on Fox & Friends? Although Doocy will no longer be hosting from N.Y.C., nobody is set to take his spot on the curvy couch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Investigators found that multiple fires had been intentionally set throughout the house, one on the couch in the living room, one on a chair in an upstairs bedroom and one at the center of the bed in another upstairs bedroom, police said.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Without this cushion, even minor financial surprises can derail your budget and lead to debt accumulation.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Zhang, whose textile factory sells blankets and cushions to multiple retailers including Walmart, Costco and Target, told CNN that orders had been halted in early April.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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The boy who was stabbed had gone to a residence on Turner Avenue with a friend so the friend could see his child, according to Johnson.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Novato will get to count the homes toward its state mandate to foster the creation of 2,090 new residences by 2031.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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