as in rolling
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 wadding
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
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
The wadding that created those poofy numbers is made of sustainable wool, for example.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2023
The kit comes with everything your astronaut friend needs, except for engines and recovery wadding.
—Matt Jancer, Wired, 17 Nov. 2021
Dummy bullets had been replaced with cardboard wadding, but a portion from one of the dummy bullets had broken off and remained in the gun.
—Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 25 Oct. 2021
Even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—CBS News, 23 Oct. 2021
However, even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2021
In Hexum’s case, for instance, the wadding used to hold the gunpowder in place shot out and the impact fractured his skull, sending bone fragments into his brain.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 22 Oct. 2021
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Lightweight knitwear, raw-edge brocades, stiff satin, dark sequins, 3D textural manipulations and exposed wadding will also feature in the collection.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
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
The wadding that created those poofy numbers is made of sustainable wool, for example.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2023
The kit comes with everything your astronaut friend needs, except for engines and recovery wadding.
—Matt Jancer, Wired, 17 Nov. 2021
Dummy bullets had been replaced with cardboard wadding, but a portion from one of the dummy bullets had broken off and remained in the gun.
—Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 25 Oct. 2021
Even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—CBS News, 23 Oct. 2021
However, even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2021
In Hexum’s case, for instance, the wadding used to hold the gunpowder in place shot out and the impact fractured his skull, sending bone fragments into his brain.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 22 Oct. 2021
Verb
The pieces are ultra-light, and eco-friendly, mixing recycled down and wadding padding.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wadding
Noun
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Besides buttercream frosting, they can be filled with lemon curd, jam, or other creative fillings.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The fiber in blended fruit is less filling than whole fruit, which can lead to quicker blood sugar processing.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brandon Patterson has been through a lot in the nine years since rolling a Jeep left him paralyzed.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Continue rolling and cooking the tortillas in batches, making sure to return the oil to 350 degrees between batches.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For most of us traveling for a beach weekend or a casual escape, this set of eight compression packing cubes gets the job done.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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The New Museum has a packing-tape problem.—
Sukjong Hong,
Curbed,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just a seven-game series with defending champion Oklahoma City, which began the season 25-1 and, after dealing with midseason injuries, appears to be rounding into form once more.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Guard Rachel Banham re-signed with the Sky on a one-year, $425,000 deal, per sources, rounding out the backcourt with another veteran who can bring 3-point shooting acumen.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s made of durable plastic with an ant moat in the center to fill with water, bee-resistant ports, and an easy-fill design—simply lift the red feeding tray, then add nectar directly to the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Later in the summer, the gorge’s smaller waterfalls slow to a trickle, the water warms, the swimming holes become popular, and the hiking trails fill with families on break.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the time, state officials alleged that Platte County had been low-balling assessments for years.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the fire-balling Doval could loom large.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Bloodline logo on the padding, along what used to be the sides of the pool, had already been installed and the mats were being laid down.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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This wireless bralette features a deep-V front, comfortable four-way stretch material, and removable padding.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Wadding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wadding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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