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
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
There was reportedly no wadding for the blanks.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2021
Noun
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
There was reportedly no wadding for the blanks.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wadding
Noun
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The white chocolate crumbles, creamy cheesecake, raspberry filling and cake-like crust make for the perfect bite.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Layer up the cherry pie filling, cake mix, chocolate chips, and pecans.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The rolling prairie outside the single-story clapboard home is where Lonny learned from their grandfather how to break horses.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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And Blackhawk, a community of large homes in rolling hills where evacuation routes are limited, was in the line of fire from the 300 acres of volatile landscape, Aguiar said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the packing front, my plans involve narrowing down my ever-expanding arsenal of travel essentials.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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If luggage isn’t on your wish list, pick up these nifty packing cubes to help optimize your suitcase real estate, along with this clever toiletry bag that even Oprah has raved about.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two offseasons ago, when Notre Dame was rounding out the roster that helped the Irish make a run to the national championship game, Indiana under Cignetti was more of an underdog story than a college football gate-crasher.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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By rounding out their 2025 season in fourth place in the NFC North, the Lions will play the fourth-place teams in the NFC East (New York Giants), the NFC West (Arizona Cardinals) and the AFC South (Tennessee Titans).—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The waterproof jacket is filled with 650-fill-power down for a plush and cozy feel.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Materials used included recycled nylon, Responsible Down Standard fill and mycelium vegan leather.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Eusexua offers a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements fit for balling and bawling sessions.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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And that may explain in part, argued Orysia Lutsevych, deputy director of the Russia-Eurasia program at Chatham House, why Russia is banking on slow-balling this new diplomatic push by the US, while making Trump believe it is still engaged.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Protein is essential for building muscle, bone, blood, skin, and cartilage (padding in your joints).—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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Earning high praise for fit and performance, the ankle of the boots is supportive without feeling rigid, and the soft padding provides the perfect amount of cushioning for comfort.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Wadding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wadding. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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