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as in notebooks
a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge
the waitress keeps a pad in the pocket of her apron to write down orders
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as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
I went back to my pad to get some rest
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3
as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
a pad on the chair to keep it from getting scratched
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as in roofs
the place where one lives
welcome to my pad
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as in colors
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 treads
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of pads
Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a record of decision on Wednesday approving SpaceX's plan to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40), the busiest of the company's four operational launch pads.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
What are the best nursing pads to buy?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
While mopping, its spinning pads apply 12 Newtons of downward pressure and spin at up to 200 rotations per minute (RPM).
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Work the stain remover in by alternating between rubbing with the pads of your fingers and rubbing the fabric against itself.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
This black sports bra has removable pads and a sleek fit with total coverage across the chest.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Alison Herman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger is a demon in thigh pads.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a record of decision on Wednesday approving SpaceX's plan to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40), the busiest of the company's four operational launch pads.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
What are the best nursing pads to buy?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
While mopping, its spinning pads apply 12 Newtons of downward pressure and spin at up to 200 rotations per minute (RPM).
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Work the stain remover in by alternating between rubbing with the pads of your fingers and rubbing the fabric against itself.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
This black sports bra has removable pads and a sleek fit with total coverage across the chest.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pads
Noun
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The best smart notebooks This smart notebook fits in a pocket, has 48 reusable pages and comes with the Pilot Frixion pen required for note-taking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lunch boxes, markers, notebooks and notebook filler paper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But late summer and fall offer an opportunity to better regulate the moisture level in garden beds and containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wallpaper is one of the most low-lift ways to make a room feel instantly cozy, like something out of a fictional bed-and-breakfast inn with four-poster beds.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.—
Michael A. Scarpati,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lenovo has a pair of new Android tablets stuffed with AI and big batteries.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The glare-free screen is where Kindle is different from other tablets, since it’s designed to be easier on the eyes.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The large lobby-level bar is dotted with couches and an open fireplace.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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The delegations held talks on board, sitting on two rows of pink couches, photos showed.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition, several firearms and drugs were seized from other residences, according to police.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Pads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pads. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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