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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
Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The Army is also planning to put rubber padding on the tanks' metal tracks to try to protect the D.C. streets.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Its midsole consists of an ultra-springy, proprietary foam that the brand made to last longer than traditional padding.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 May 2025
At first glance, this case seems completely flat with no padding.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
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Noun
Footballers wear a helmet and thick padding to withstand high-impact tackles on the whole body except the head and knees.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The Army is also planning to put rubber padding on the tanks' metal tracks to try to protect the D.C. streets.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Its midsole consists of an ultra-springy, proprietary foam that the brand made to last longer than traditional padding.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 May 2025
At first glance, this case seems completely flat with no padding.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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They are made in the U.S. with high-quality materials including cotton bouclé, genuine cowhide leather, velvet, an organic kapok filling and healing crystals.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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For the nut filling, mix sugar, water and lemon juice in a pan.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
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Public media officials say those arguments are rooted in exaggerations and misperceptions about what the networks actually air.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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To reduce such a momentous decision to one individual would be an exaggeration.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Central banks' growing appetite for gold meant that the precious metal was the second-largest global reserve asset in 2024, according to a European Central Bank report out Wednesday — but analysts suggest some institutions may be nearing their fill.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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The higher the fill power, the fluffier the pillow.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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If the packing cube has a zipper enclosure, unzip it.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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Days spent on the sand are finally here, but your packing list isn’t complete without the best summer songs to set the mood.—
Janae McKenzie,
Glamour,
14 June 2025
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There’s no underestimating the harm Netflix did to Squid Game by merchandising this dark satire of capitalism into consumerist oblivion, then delaying its conclusion with a second season that was mostly filler.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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There are some great games here, but there’s too much filler from the Atari 2600 for my liking.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Entertainment included two balloon artists from Krys Kreations, two strolling caricature artists from Draw the Crowd and Polynesian and Hawaiian music performed by the Stanley Family Trio from Center for World Music.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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At a time when transgender people are under attack on many fronts, both the lack of representation and offensive caricatures of trans people cause real harm.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
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Printed silk shirts, wide lapels, embroidery, sharply tailored jeans and patchwork denim captured the mood.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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Gramm and Boudreaux brought harsh coloring to what was merely imagined.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Some geckos have higher contrast in their coloring, while others appear more faded.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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