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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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Recent Examples of padded
Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
And the padded support and cupholders will elevate any outdoor experience.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
In addition to a padded sleeve that can accommodate a 13-inch laptop, the bag also has multiple slip and zippered pockets.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Super Cruiser sports an elevated handlebar, a padded Saddlemen seat with prominent back support, and a café-style quarter fairing by Memphis Shades.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Not to mention, the boots are also constructed with a padded insole to cushion your feet.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Featuring a solid wooden construction, metal swivel base, and barrel-style back with a padded seat and backrest, it’s built to last for years of movie nights and late-night conversations.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The Gym Monster 2 also works with a pair of padded cuffs that wrap around your ankles for leg exercises.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Inside, padded booths and Tiffany-style Budweiser lamps set the tone.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Manny Machado padded the lead with a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Smith rushed home another score during the third quarter, and the Golden Bulls only padded their insurmountable lead.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
While sneakers work fine, boots are a better alternative, as they’re often designed with weatherproof materials, anti-slip outsoles, and padded insoles for all-day comfort.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Areas closest to the end of the spigot are padded.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
But because of a costly walk and a bad matchup, the Guardians padded their lead and sent the Tigers further into a tailspin.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Others were padded in ruffles and lace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The Marlins padded their lead in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Jakob Marsee and Agustin Ramirez.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Keep your dog safe and stylish with this reflective collar, featuring bright earth-tone colors and soft, padded material.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
And the padded support and cupholders will elevate any outdoor experience.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
In addition to a padded sleeve that can accommodate a 13-inch laptop, the bag also has multiple slip and zippered pockets.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Super Cruiser sports an elevated handlebar, a padded Saddlemen seat with prominent back support, and a café-style quarter fairing by Memphis Shades.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Not to mention, the boots are also constructed with a padded insole to cushion your feet.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Featuring a solid wooden construction, metal swivel base, and barrel-style back with a padded seat and backrest, it’s built to last for years of movie nights and late-night conversations.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The Gym Monster 2 also works with a pair of padded cuffs that wrap around your ankles for leg exercises.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Inside, padded booths and Tiffany-style Budweiser lamps set the tone.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
It’s lightly padded with memory foam that gives the cups some shape without sacrificing comfort.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Manny Machado padded the lead with a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Smith rushed home another score during the third quarter, and the Golden Bulls only padded their insurmountable lead.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
While sneakers work fine, boots are a better alternative, as they’re often designed with weatherproof materials, anti-slip outsoles, and padded insoles for all-day comfort.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Areas closest to the end of the spigot are padded.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
But because of a costly walk and a bad matchup, the Guardians padded their lead and sent the Tigers further into a tailspin.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Others were padded in ruffles and lace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The Marlins padded their lead in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Jakob Marsee and Agustin Ramirez.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for padded
Adjective
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lace slips and embroidered skirts stood out as favorites.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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These garments could include embroidered dresses (such as the dress called traje de Tehuana), colorful skirts, or shirts with intricate patterns.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Sequin Skirt Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And, yes, the flesh-and-bone Panthers get to run through a properly inflated tunnel, accompanied by blasts of smoke and the marching band playing the fight song.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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For years, Bloom was hyped as a Silicon Valley unicorn, but in 2012 the SEC charged an investment bank working with Bloom of using inflated numbers to mislead investors.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Viktor & Rolf played with exaggerated pointed collars and shorts with built in denim jackets tied around the waist.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Midler joked to Colbert in an exaggerated pleading tone.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For the Fed, which was raising interest rates in 2023 and 2024, this meant that policy decisions may have been based on an overstated view of economic strength.—
Jeff Gapusan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The committee's move followed a June Federal Railroad Administration compliance review that concluded the California High-Speed Rail Authority lacked a viable path to complete the project on time or on budget and flagged overstated ridership projections and other management failures.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Padded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padded. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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