1
as in loads
a considerable amount
a starlet who usually gets a big wad of publicity for her nonstop antics
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as in bundle
a very large amount of money
amassed—and lost—a wad playing the stock market
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as in to round
to form into a round compact mass
she wadded up the paper and threw it in the wastebasket took the paper off the straw and wadded it up
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Recent Examples of wad
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Smith also admitted in his plea agreement to carrying a large wad of cash and a small vial of cocaine in his pocket that morning.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
David Aldridge, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Simply tear off a sheet of heavy-duty foil, wad it up to form a homemade scouring pad, and get to scrubbing.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
At the first stop, Barber pointed to the building—a French Renaissance landmark from 1883, now a Ralph Lauren store—and located his favorite spot to shoot from, marked by a wad of chewing gum ground into the sidewalk.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Smith also admitted in his plea agreement to carrying a large wad of cash and a small vial of cocaine in his pocket that morning.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Verb
In a locker room, cliches about teamwork and selflessness often fly around like the practice jerseys that are wadded up and tossed into massive piles atop rolling carts.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Simply tear off a sheet of heavy-duty foil, wad it up to form a homemade scouring pad, and get to scrubbing.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wad
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Piled high into a thick, split-top bun, the tender chunks of lobster meat are mixed with a just-right amount of mayo (or with warm butter, if that’s your preference) and served with potato chips.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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This mid-August week sees a big chunk of the Fast & Furious franchise hit streaming, plus a distressing docuseries, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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But arguably the biggest change will come Aug. 21, when ESPN and Fox each launch their new streaming services, and bring their NFL games to streaming outside of the pay-TV bundle for the first time.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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As a bonus, this bundle includes a gSport protective case, which helps shield the headphones from damage and debris while traveling.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tommy Fleetwood and Sam Burns rounded out the top five at 10-under.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Blake Hotel in New Haven rounded out Connecticut’s representation at 185th overall.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
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This loveseat adds extra seating to a patio without taking up a ton of space.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Raleigh will be discussed below, but Kirk never strikes out, hits a ton of line drives and uses the entire field.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The much-talked-about Cod Royale is Rouse’s take on the Filet-O-Fish, built around a battered hunk of fish sandwiched between a brioche bun, with a dripping dose of tangy tartar sauce, shredded iceberg, and spicy pickles.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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Or Marcello, Emily’s Italian beau, who needed a different look than the typical Italian hunk.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Immigration is not a zero-sum game: more immigration can boost local and national economies while improving the fortunes of people seeking better lives.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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George, meanwhile, came out on top after coming dangerously close to losing his life, railroad company and fortune this season after overleveraging his businesses and being unable to make a few crucial deals.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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The montage opened with a solo photo of Beatrice giving a soft smile and rolled to show shots of the sisters together, including a fun image of them holding sandwiches and a selfie with their mother, Sarah Ferguson. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile the Brewers have rolled under manager Pat Murphy, who had been Counsell’s coach at Notre Dame and served as Counsell’s bench coach.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Showy spikes of two-toned blooms stand above succulent foliage that grows in dense clumps.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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When milk is fermented into yogurt, the casein protein clumps up, forming the thick yogurt.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
7 July 2025
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“Wad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wad. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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