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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
Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
Backyard additions like parking pads, compost piles, and chickens need thoughtful planning to prevent critters, flooding, or property disputes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
These bibs breathed well and wicked sweat even on high-output rides, and the chamois was nicely shaped and padded to provide cushion without a diaper-like feel.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Yes, elk are big, but these ungulates eat various grasses, twigs and bark, willow stems, and the pads and fruits on cactus.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
Backyard additions like parking pads, compost piles, and chickens need thoughtful planning to prevent critters, flooding, or property disputes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Verb
States also had militias that could be called up by the president to pad out the army in wartime.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
These bibs breathed well and wicked sweat even on high-output rides, and the chamois was nicely shaped and padded to provide cushion without a diaper-like feel.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Lists in hand and kids in tow, parents flock to their nearest Staples or Walmart or Target looking to grab those notebooks, binders and colored pencils that line the list.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Amazon The Kindle Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) combines an e-reader and a digital notebook into one.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Red Sox made their bed last month when Devers was shipped to the Giants.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The interiors are by Champalimaud Design (founder Alexandra Champalimaud is a town resident), and each of the 31 rooms offers guests a chance to celebrate area craftspeople: Items like ceramic lamps, grass-cloth wall coverings, and four-poster beds were created in studios mere minutes away.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The family had already determined that screen time, especially on tablets, was a significant trigger.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The tablet, meanwhile, is Infinix’s idea for bridging the gap between large (laptop) and small (phone) gaming devices.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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If the pee is on a material like a carpet, rug, couch or mattress, blot away the excess liquid before going in with your urine-enzyme spray.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Sitting on the couch with his older brother Dominic, he was hooked.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The cushions are thick and supportive, and the oak frame will look right at home in any Scandi design lover’s space.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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That provided even more cushion for the Twins with the Cubs lurking.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The old homeowners' design choices differed drastically from her own, making the space look more like a rustic outdoor bathroom than a private residence.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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With so many towns and neighborhoods, from downtown to the coast and inland, and residences from single-family homes to condos and townhouses, most people who choose San Diego can find a place to meet their needs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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