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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wadding
Noun
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As part of a childless couple himself, Zigmont saw a gap that needed filling.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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As for the best filling, that’s completely up to you.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Paton is rolling into the offseason with diamond encrusted Walmart gift card in his wallet.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brandon Miller scored 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets took a 50-point lead for the second time this month on the way to rolling past the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lunar Sheen Utility Mid-rise Pants At just $21, the Lunar Sheen Utility Mid-rise Pants are a must-add to every packing list for their year-round versatility, adjustable fit, relaxed shape, and lightweight crinkle texture that can easily fold down into any suitcase.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By way of comparison, a NASCAR driver rounding a corner will experience about 400 pounds of centripetal force, while wearing a seat belt.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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Tiffany Stratton carries +500 odds, with Becky Lynch at +600 and Roxanne Perez at +800 rounding out the top tier, according to MyBookie.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s insulated with 900-fill-power down, has a water-resistant shell, and features a hidden phone sleeve.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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But whether butts fill seats is irrelevant.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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At the time, state officials said the county had been allegedly low-balling assessments for years, which was the reason for the overall increase.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Looking ahead, Jackson plans to expand her shoe category to include comfortable, fashionable heels, potentially incorporating Shoe Gummi with improved padding and arch support.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Not all bags have 360-degree padding.—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Wadding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wadding. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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