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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
Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
At that point, privilege stops being offensive when it’s used as a launching pad rather than a crutch.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
City officials are deciding on a new two-year budget that would pad the new mayor’s office budget with an extra $1.7 million, or a 42% increase.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Noun
This atrophy can cause the fat pads on top of the muscles to fall, giving the face a more sagging or hollow appearance, Reszko said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
At that point, privilege stops being offensive when it’s used as a launching pad rather than a crutch.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
The shoulder and harness system are well padded without being over-engineered, and there are plenty of external pockets to stash things like snacks, keys, or your phone.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
City officials are deciding on a new two-year budget that would pad the new mayor’s office budget with an extra $1.7 million, or a 42% increase.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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August was all about preparing for the return to school, with popular grocery items including colored pencils, ring binders, index cards, as well as rulers, notebooks, and calculators.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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From there, the development team empties their notebook of all the eccentric ideas that didn’t make the cut the first time around.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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In a somewhat apt development, switching over to a proper bed has seen Romy develop a habit of roaming around at night.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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How to do it: Lay a beach towel on the floor (or on a bed) and have one partner lie on their stomach, with their hips slightly raised using a pillow or rolled towel.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Goss at the time the public land was primarily to provide a buffer at either end of the runway.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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In March, immediate changes to a swathe of application forms caused confusion for applicants, leading to a lawsuit from attorneys, and USCIS being forced to change course and offer at least two weeks' buffer time for the changes to take effect.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Plata then dribbles inside against Gusto’s momentum and strikes the ball into the roof of the goal, but Sanchez saves it.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Satellite images show a hole in the domed roof of the facility caused by a blast.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Another great choice for kids ages 3 to 7, this 8-inch tablet offers all the perks of other devices designed with little ones in mind, including easy-to-use parental controls, a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ and a two-year worry-free guarantee.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Something Brea has been lacking for quite a while are more fun places for kids to go and have fun instead of sitting around glued to their phones or tablets.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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Squeezing in together on a cozy-looking couch, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook smiled while greeting ARMY as a unified group for the first time in years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Whether front row at fashion shows, seated on late-night couches, or commanding the stage at major global events, Black celebrities continued to make their presence known with style, substance, and star power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Original price: $2,840 The Winston Porter rectangular dining set with cushions is crafted from weather-resistant acacia wood and features a rich, dark brown finish, providing a stylish and durable dining option.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Investor confidence is presently reflected in premium multiples (3x P/S), but with minimal cushion, a downturn could have a significant impact, particularly in contrast to competitors like WDC, which trades closer to 1x in challenging times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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He was located and arrested in a residence in New Orleans on Friday evening, according to the Louisiana State Police.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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The residences are surrounded by fortified rock and protected by layers of biometric security, tactical mantras and SCIF-compliant spaces for total privacy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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