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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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The score stayed that way until Hughes, a New Jersey Devils’ forward, rifled a shot under Binnington’s pads for his fourth score of the tournament, ending both the game and the Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
California also enacted a law in October 2025 that requires manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads to measure concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc in their products, and to share those measurements with the state, which can publish them.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Durable, quick-drying pads ideal for training puppies or giving older pets a safe bathroom spot indoors.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Calming staples like Centella asiatica, madecassoside, artemisia, and tea tree help prevent irritation while these pads help shed dull, dead cells for a clearer look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
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
Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Not to say there aren’t some clunkers, most notably a jokey take-me-out-to-the-ballgame baseball number that pads the second act, but the Flaherty-Ahrens score was and is Ragtime‘s signature achievement.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Stanfield is the second new face named this month, after French actor Paul Kircher, as Anderson pads out the ranks of his men’s ambassadors following a rash of appointments on the women’s side.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
The wall behind the bed is embroidered with gold metallic silk; the bedside drawer is stocked with charging stations, chargers, and wireless charging pads.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The score stayed that way until Hughes, a New Jersey Devils’ forward, rifled a shot under Binnington’s pads for his fourth score of the tournament, ending both the game and the Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
California also enacted a law in October 2025 that requires manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads to measure concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc in their products, and to share those measurements with the state, which can publish them.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Durable, quick-drying pads ideal for training puppies or giving older pets a safe bathroom spot indoors.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Calming staples like Centella asiatica, madecassoside, artemisia, and tea tree help prevent irritation while these pads help shed dull, dead cells for a clearer look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Adding the killer’s voice just pads an already too-long book.
—Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Not to say there aren’t some clunkers, most notably a jokey take-me-out-to-the-ballgame baseball number that pads the second act, but the Flaherty-Ahrens score was and is Ragtime‘s signature achievement.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Stanfield is the second new face named this month, after French actor Paul Kircher, as Anderson pads out the ranks of his men’s ambassadors following a rash of appointments on the women’s side.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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Participants slept in their own beds for two weeks before the intervention and four weeks after.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Plush queen- or king-size beds are outfitted with Parachute Home bed linens (and complemented by Parachute bath towels).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This is because perspective-taking buffers escalation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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While the top 20% spends paper gains, the bottom 80% is currently financing groceries with shadow debt, having fully depleted their pandemic-era savings buffers.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Potential applications include balconies, flat roofs and other concrete parts where compact strengthening solutions are necessary.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The weather patterns that sweep through the Midwest leave their mark on roofs in ways that aren’t always visible from the curb.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Morey manufactured, packaged and marketed a wide range of products, including food items, brooms, writing tablets, matches, snuff, chewing tobacco and cigars.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bananas and peanut butter, in particular, allow for tablets or capsules to be mashed in.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ground-floor lounge sets the tone with soaring ceilings, plush couches, and a patisserie, before the city’s fastest elevator zips you to the 103rd floor for check-in and your first jaw-dropping view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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None of these are permanent shields.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Come next spring, shields and masks will no longer be confined to weekend getaways in the great outdoors.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 139 rooms, suites, and residences are done up in neutral earth tones inspired by the hotel’s natural setting; most have terraces and balconies with mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Police have been searching his residences throughout the day.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Pads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pads. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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