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as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
that feature writer is sometimes guilty of padding, since his stories often contain colorful details that can't be verified
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as in exaggerating
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 walking
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of padding
Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Some even have foam padding for cushioning and silicone dots on fingertips to help with grip.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The memory foam earcups offer reasonable padding; a little more would have been welcome.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Some even have foam padding for cushioning and silicone dots on fingertips to help with grip.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Or, this versatile, lightweight neck pillow from Trtl is much less bulky than your average option but still provides support by keeping your neck upright while padding it.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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It’s then sliced open and filled with the traditional fillings.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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This, and jokes like it, transcend absurd exaggeration to achieve something much closer to magical realism.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Behind the private gates of Clos du Lac, where vineyards edge the winding roads, one hilltop estate overlooking Folsom Lake pulls off the Mediterranean spirit so seamlessly that comparisons to the Italian countryside don’t feel like exaggeration.—
David Caraccio
March 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Point being, the Bengals have a history of prioritizing this type of situation early in the draft and need a quality fill at a premium position in early rounds with talent that fits their draft spot.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot?—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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And in that stretching, the distance between citizens and political change continues to grow.—
Jasmin Lilian Diab,
The Conversation,
5 Apr. 2026
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Aurigny, an airline based out of Guernsey, an island in the English Channel, has cancelled some flights from mid-April stretching into early June as a result of the war.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Best Travel Accessory Deals Finding the perfect suitcase is only half the battle in mastering your packing game, and luckily, Marshalls and TJ Maxx are filled with genius organizers and hacks that’ll do the hard work for you.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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New puzzles and interactivity will be introduced to the attraction along with other additional enhancements.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to payment records from 2021 to 2024, Fadanelli completed about 1,631 Botox appointments, totaling $522,869 in client payments — and 1,085 filler appointments, totaling $410,545 in client payments.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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While two of those three bills from Illinois lawmakers would cut off new or expanded budget gap fillers for the city, Pritzker’s latest budget proposal would also essentially reduce another.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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As written on the page, Beth mostly feels like a caricature.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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