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
Dawn White, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Nearby, a large man with a wad of cash was grimacing into a digital roulette machine.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
Denny Hamlin wad the favorite at +425 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook early Sunday evening, followed by William Byron (+450), Kyle Larson (+500), Ryan Blaney (+700), Tyler Reddick (+800) and Chase Briscoe (+800).
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Finding a small liver wad incredibly difficult.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Nearby, a large man with a wad of cash was grimacing into a digital roulette machine.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
The cellulosic cattail fiber is spun into wadding with a 20 percent binder currently made from a biodegradable poly filament, as used to secure those fibers together.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
Denny Hamlin wad the favorite at +425 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook early Sunday evening, followed by William Byron (+450), Kyle Larson (+500), Ryan Blaney (+700), Tyler Reddick (+800) and Chase Briscoe (+800).
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wad
Noun
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For a decent chunk of her routine, Cameron wears Sacheu Lip Liner Stay-n on the border of her lips.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to a University of Michigan study, a statistically significant chunk of students at the end of the alphabet got lower grades and worse feedback, probably because teachers get tired.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many restaurants and food brands are offering deals, including buy-one-get-one-free offers and special meal bundles.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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So, chocolate, orgasms, limerence, and heroin may all depend on the same little bundles of cells to evoke their fundamental sensation of pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From Tel Aviv University, frequent commentator on CNN and Israeli media Udi Sommer will round out the group, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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He was also involved in bringing in third-party brands to help round out the collection, as well as launching a store at 19 Bond Street in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood that is primarily focused on the men’s collection.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Since then, the fizzy dance challenge has exploded on TikTok, with tons of fans re-creating the clip’s silly dance moves in their kitchens, parking garages, living rooms, Times Square and hospital corridors.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2026
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Golday was asked to operate in a ton of space in college (almost like a nickel defender), which helped showcase his gazelle-like speed to chase the ball anywhere on the field.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maybe John-John was a vacuous jock type, but even hunks have souls.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The signature burger is a Tudor king of a burger, a hunk of Dexter beef layered with cheese and bacon and chicory-root jam, escorted by beef fat fries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their small, spare yet tasteful apartment (the work of the collective Studio Bent) turns into a marital pressure cooker as Theo’s fortunes rise and Sally’s self-belief craters.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the movie’s artful direction, nimble structure, visual richness and impeccable performances make for something full-bodied, compelling and deeply affecting, its melancholy beauty lingering long after the end credits roll.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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That rolling emergency declaration enabled more than $573 million to be spent on immigration enforcement from the account since 2023, including $405 million in just the past six months tied to pop-up detention centers, private jet costs and restaurant bills.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Wad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wad. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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