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noun

ˈpad How to pronounce pad (audio)
Definition of padnext
1
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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2
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping I went back to my pad to get some rest

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3
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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4
as in roof
the place where one lives welcome to my pad

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pad

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verb (1)

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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pad

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verb (2)

as in to walk
to go on foot a cat padded silently by

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Recent Examples of pad
Noun
The cockpit is fitted with a dining table that converts into a sun pad and fold-down bulwarks that open to create waterside terraces. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 To overcome these limitations, research partners at the University of Toronto came up with a new flexible foot pad that helps the robot land on different types of terrain. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
This team has much bigger goals than padding their record against teams not expected to sniff the playoff picture this season. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 From happy greetings at the door to the familiar sound of paws padding across the floor, our pets make a house feel even more like home. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
  1. notebook
  2. bed
  3. buffer
  4. roof
  5. exaggerate
  6. walk
  7. tablet
  8. couch
Noun
  • Each poem, each sketch, each handwritten journal entry in a notebook or dashed on a napkin is an act of resistance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The holiday collection has included an Advent calendar, which was inspired by Meghan and Harry’s California home, plus a candle, gift baskets, a teapot and matching cup set, card set, coasters, leather notebook and more.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of notebook
Noun
  • The bed and pillows were equal parts cozy and supportive, and the layout provided plenty of space for my husband and I to come and go with ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The night nurse took over and taught him how to swaddle the baby, whose name was written on the dry-erase board across from the bed.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Creative freedom runs on a cash buffer, not on a good quarter.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • With sanctions limiting borrowing and liquid reserves dwindling, analysts warn Russia could exhaust its financial buffers by early 2028 without further tax increases or spending cuts.
    — David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffer
Noun
  • The Animal Protection headquarters were right downtown, only a couple of blocks from their building, nestled innocuously beside a Western-wear shop on whose roof a massive neon boot rotated slowly against the dark.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • This is just the latest variation on a particular theme by the architects at bKL Architecture — a tower raised above a roof deck atop a low-rise podium.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of roof
Verb
  • But to imply that a world-class athlete is exaggerating an injury to preserve his reputation is a staggering lapse in judgment.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly framed settler violence in the West Bank as the work of a few dozen fringe youths and said its scale has been exaggerated.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggerate
Verb
  • People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 30, 2026.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • Keurig and Lavazza’s new pods ditch the traditional plastic cups for compostable coffee tablets.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • From there, connect your phone or tablet to the device’s Wi-Fi and enter your local Wi-Fi credentials.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of tablet
Noun
  • First up is Ultron, who’s watching WandaVision from a couch in his mind-loft prison.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Tech companies are turning over the couch cushions in their hunt for money to fund the AI buildout.
    — Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of couch

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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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