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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
Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Modern technology means quicker elevators for courthouse visitors Central control pads by the elevators are designed to make trips more efficient by routing the smallest number of stops based on floor selections.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Marcedes Lewis hadn’t put full pads on until Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Rust spots on stainless steel are usually from leaving metal items (like steel wool pads or pots and pans) sitting in the sink.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
If the load is not the problem, then level the machine or invest in anti-vibration pads that feature a non-slip grip to prevent the machine from shifting.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Then, there’s the Urban Pack, which includes a 50-liter top box, rear carrier, and pads.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
The two mop pads, which are removable, oscillate and actually reach out beyond the circular form of the robot vacuum.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 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
Noun
One-hand clips on the nursing bra give access when the other arm is holding a baby and adjustable pads help with changing coverage needs across the day.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Modern technology means quicker elevators for courthouse visitors Central control pads by the elevators are designed to make trips more efficient by routing the smallest number of stops based on floor selections.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Marcedes Lewis hadn’t put full pads on until Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Rust spots on stainless steel are usually from leaving metal items (like steel wool pads or pots and pans) sitting in the sink.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
If the load is not the problem, then level the machine or invest in anti-vibration pads that feature a non-slip grip to prevent the machine from shifting.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Then, there’s the Urban Pack, which includes a 50-liter top box, rear carrier, and pads.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
The two mop pads, which are removable, oscillate and actually reach out beyond the circular form of the robot vacuum.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 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
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
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Oversized floral prints cover the custom sectionals in both living rooms; a blue, yellow, and purple checkerboard rug anchors her dining room; and classic zigzag pillows adorn the beds.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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As delegates compete for beds, rates have spiked and some developing countries and non-profits say they are being priced out of the summit.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet, through conservation and advanced planning, Tucson has one of the largest buffers in its water portfolio of any central Arizona municipality.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In lieu of an outright ban, some cities and townships have gone the way of creating ordinances trying to regulate setbacks, enforce visual screening, or ground buffers.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Aerial footage showed the destruction wrought by the twister, with roofs ripped off buildings, some of them reduced to rubble.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The homes in Yuba County will have metal roofs supported by wood trusses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ShiftCam ProLEDs Bi-Color Panel light is not just compatible with smartphones, but also with DSLR, mirrorless and action cameras; tablets and even laptops for videoconferencing.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Alexa is also available on smartphones, PCs and tablets, along with Amazon’s own Fire Tablets that deliver many of the features of far more expensive Apple and Android models at a much lower price.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lewis, the four-star true freshman quarterback out of Georgia, is slated to make his first collegiate start at Milan Puskar Stadium, the land where couches go to die.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Dimon, bureaucracy is a reflex that creeps into any large institution and shields leaders from reality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even the combative Venezuela of eight years ago, where kids with homemade shields assembled in the streets day after day to battle the dictatorship’s goons, is a fading memory.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The tornado affected approximately 90% of the residences and commercial buildings in the municipality, according to the state government.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Espinal-Cantareo was involved in at least three armed home invasions at residences in Irving, Cedar Hill and Frisco, investigators said.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Pads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pads. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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