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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
Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The jacket is similar to a Tahari reversible padding jacket.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Bob Hawkey, a Grant Thornton consultant, said the city has to work on convincing voters that the potential 1% tax hike won’t be about padding the budget, but about ensuring long-term financial stability.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The cushioned sole and interior padding also provide ample arch support for all-day comfort.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The jacket is similar to a Tahari reversible padding jacket.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Still, after whupping the White Sox 10-4 on Thursday night, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger asserted that there's no shame in padding the record against low-quality competition, which is objectively true.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Bob Hawkey, a Grant Thornton consultant, said the city has to work on convincing voters that the potential 1% tax hike won’t be about padding the budget, but about ensuring long-term financial stability.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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The pillows are also resistant to shifting and lumping, so the filling will remain evenly balanced, providing a reliably cozy place to rest your head every night.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Pharrell and Adidas have released hundreds of sneakers together — and that’s no exaggeration.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Peace in the Middle East is, of course, a florid exaggeration.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sensitive sleepers who crave the feel of a firm down pillow can turn to this hypoallergenic down alternative fill.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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One fill of the fuel tank should be good for about 40 minutes of flight time.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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Regular stretching and yoga may help improve arterial stiffness and complement aerobic exercise.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your hamstrings always feel tight, endless stretching won’t help.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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That way, the whole family will get rich, diverse experiences without constant packing and unpacking.—
Christie Holmes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The set also includes two packing cubes to help keep clothes or accessories sorted.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Richard Flores was convicted of second-degree murder with sentencing enhancements for the discharge of a gun causing death and the personal use of a gun.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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This enhancement occurred whether the viral mimic was DNA or RNA, meaning that CSWE activated multiple immune pathways.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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Finding a filler phrase for a rival isn’t new for Lewis.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Add the new oil Place the funnel into the oil filler and pour in the new oil.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The performances are deliriously inspired, from Mark Ruffalo’s hilarious caricature of insecure manhood to Willem Dafoe’s oddly paternal mad scientist to Stone’s astonishing mental maturation through every developmental stage on the way to adulthood.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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In particular, Joanne's sister Morgan (Justine Lupe) has become a goofy caricature, keying Cybertrucks and generally acting like a child.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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