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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For example, a small cavity that needs a quick filling might cost $200.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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This warmer weather refresh of chicken and biscuits shakes up both the filling and topping for a lighter and brighter take on the classic.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Either way, the fat can get a smidge warm after rolling the pastry out, which will prevent it from puffing as much as possible when baked.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Just happy to keep this thing rolling.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rather than spending their time packing, unpacking, and setting up the tent, a family with kids can get straight to gathering around a fire or challenging each other to ever-lengthening cold plunges in the spa.—
Naomi Tomky,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dokotoo Pullover Sweater Of course, no packing list is complete without a sundress, and this flattering Grace Karin maxi is hard to beat.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Finland is the world’s happiest country, according to the report, with Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica and Sweden rounding out the top five.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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Even in their relatively scant time together this season, Herro and Powell have started alongside, at various times, Adebayo, Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson and Kel’el Ware, with those latter three rounding out Tuesday night’s lineup in Charlotte.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Road trips can require multiple fill ups and maybe an overnight hotel stay to break up longer drivers.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot?—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s where the fire-balling Doval could loom large.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
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 26 Mar. 2026.
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