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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The alternative asset management company allowed investors to withdraw nearly 8% of its BCRED private credit fund, according to a Monday filling.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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With this recipe, the whole family can enjoy the flavors of Buffalo wings in the form of a hearty casserole that makes a filling dinner.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After rolling to a win over Boston College on Saturday, the Hurricanes earned a spot in the AP Top 25 for the first time this season.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Occupied for thousands of years, today the Blood Run site appears as rolling hills and bluffland that tumble down to the banks of the Big Sioux River.—
Michael Plummer,
Des Moines Register,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When curating her fashion month packing list, Vergara ensured an elegant slip dress made the cut.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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These shoes are also great for travel, as they’re intelligently designed to collapse flat for easy packing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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House bill would require rounding prices when paying with cash.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Since creating a new starting lineup with his star trio available, plus Smart and Ayton rounding out the starting five, the Lakers have lost three of four.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Majid Saeedi / Getty ImagesThousands fill Enghelab Square after Iranian state media confirmed the death of the ayatollah.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Patagonia’s Durable Down Parka is an 800-fill-power down belay jacket with a two-way zipper.—
Outside,
Outside,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Both teams sport sinker-balling lefties with great track records as their second in command.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The issue was surrounding his leg amputation surgery, a procedure that involves stretching the muscles and suturing them to provide the bone with padding.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even thicker padding guards the lower lumbar.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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