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padded

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verb (1)

past tense of pad

padded

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verb (2)

past tense of pad

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of padded
Verb
Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees. Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025 Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees. Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025 The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 The shoulder straps are comfortable, and the back is well-padded, particularly at the bottom. PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2025 The soles are padded with cooling memory foam and have an extra-padded heel pillow that provides additional comfort and holds your foot in place inside the shoe. Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025 Alternatives to the Elizabethan collar include soft collars, inflatable collars, padded donut collars, recovery sleeves, and recovery suits. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for padded
Adjective
  • Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.
    Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
Adjective
  • In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • He is also known for his avant-garde silhouettes that incorporate exaggerated and twisting volumes.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
  • For some royal watchers, Prince Louis stole the show, copying Prince George and giving an exaggerated eye roll in another heart-warming moment.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

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“Padded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padded. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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