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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Next, a rich, frosting-style filling makes up the middle layer.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team became the spectacle of Havana, with Maduro’s Gran Stadium filling with the sound of pounding drums and a conga line snaking through the crowd, as baseball felt more like a festival than a game.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Netflix’s live-action One Piece is heading into its third season, and cameras are already rolling.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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By winning its third game in three days, the Aztecs could’ve avoided rolling the dice on the selection committee’s calculations.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Compression packing cubes are helpful for a number of reasons, but moving swiftly through security is one of the best.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Employees who view themselves as long-term stakeholders often bring a different level of attention to the details of a move, from protective packing to careful transportation and final placement inside the new home.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ohtani flipped his bat, turned to his dugout and pushed his hands forward before rounding the bases.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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It's followed by Zermatt, Switzerland, Mürren, Switzerland, and Les Arcs, France, rounding out the top five.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Peel, fill, and garnish shortly before serving for the best texture.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bars across the city fill with pub fare, while televisions tune to soccer matches as crowds gather to mark the holiday.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Isaiah Collier, who was balling out and playing 34 minutes a night, is most impacted.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 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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Some even have foam padding for cushioning and silicone dots on fingertips to help with grip.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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When storing breakables or delicate pieces, consider using your old bed sheets as wrapping or padding to prevent any damage.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Wadding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wadding. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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