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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
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
As inherently goofy as the practice is—imagine Andy Reid pacing the sidelines in full shoulder-pads-and-helmet regalia, or Mike Brown rocking shorts and a tank top at the Garden—baseball would be diminished in some small way if the managers decided to start wearing street clothes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Egyptian immigrants Azzam and Samra Ahmed are padding their savings by performing for bots in their one-bedroom apartment in Pasadena.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But the netminder extended his right pad for the save and kept it a one-goal game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
As inherently goofy as the practice is—imagine Andy Reid pacing the sidelines in full shoulder-pads-and-helmet regalia, or Mike Brown rocking shorts and a tank top at the Garden—baseball would be diminished in some small way if the managers decided to start wearing street clothes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Both were also convicted of stealing relatively small amounts by padding their union expense accounts.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Egyptian immigrants Azzam and Samra Ahmed are padding their savings by performing for bots in their one-bedroom apartment in Pasadena.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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This could be for a tablet, a notebook, or a trackpad.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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Edebiri plays Catherine, a brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle) who is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rooms The rooms at Hotel June Malibu are minimal but effortlessly cool, each centered around a king-sized bed (with a Casper mattress) that’s bliss after a day of sun and surf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The facility would have 50-70 beds and provide treatment for people who are committed to a state institution or ordered to receive treatment for substance use disorder.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So, since October 7th, there has not been even a pretense of a buffer between the violent settlers and the Army.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Above this sits the indium-free chalcopyrite absorber, followed by a 150-nm cadmium sulfide buffer layer, a zinc oxide window layer, and a metallic grid electrode.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The exterior is finished in cedar, with a standing seam metal roof.—
Adam Williams
March 15,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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For travelers who want something more capable than a tablet but still portable enough for life on the road, this ThinkPad checks a lot of boxes.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Choose one with a padded laptop sleeve for your tablet or e-reader loaded with scripts, episode guides, or location maps.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fluff Couch Pillows and Fold Blankets Make fluffing couch pillows and folding blankets as part of your nightly routine to keep your home looking clean and put-together.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The chic, comfortable space features cement walls with natural wood accents and is bedecked in leather couches and communal seating areas.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the retailer with relatively low prices, whose customers often have the least cushion to absorb higher gasoline prices, gave forecasts for revenue this upcoming year that indicated a potential slowdown in growth.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Green dining chairs and gray cushions function as tranquil finishing touches.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the 5900 block of Larabee Court, in September 2025, a 2,024-square-foot single-family residence was sold for $2,450,500, a price per square foot of $1,211.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Officers were able to determined that the residence was not struck by the suspect vehicle, according to police.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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