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as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
I went back to my pad to get some rest
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as in roof
the place where one lives
welcome to my pad
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the journalist was fired for padding certain stories to make them more interesting
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as in to walk
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of pad
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s good for administrators who want to pad their own grades.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The biggest news of the week happened inside the Beltway rather than on a launch pad somewhere.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Still, after whupping the White Sox 10-4 on Thursday night, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger asserted that there's no shame in padding the record against low-quality competition, which is objectively true.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s good for administrators who want to pad their own grades.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Or, for a more festive case, get a case that looks like a composition notebook.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goudstikker did not take any paintings with him, but kept a black notebook containing the details of his collection, which has since helped his family recover the lost artwork.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Include a buffer for travel costs, technology redundancy, and the premium services that make location independence sustainable.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The creature that possessed the unfortunate Ensign Gamble finds a way back from its permanent transporter buffer exile, and is able to exert a malign influence on a whole new generation of followers.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pricing starts at €6,990 for a white roof and increases to €7,490 for choice of several colors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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From powerful gaming consoles and mirrorless cameras to stylish ultrabooks and tablets, a pair of USB-C and Mini-HDMI connectors serves as a universal passport to your environment.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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An employee might switch between a corporate laptop, personal phone, and shared tablet, all accessing sensitive and proprietary data.—
Max Silber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Loneliness is the healthy emotion that nudges us to get off the couch and go be with people.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was tossed out of the Eagles’ home opener on Thursday night before many viewers had even gotten settled on their couches.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Woven from a rush straw cattail blend, these two round floor cushions will fulfill any, and all, desires to incorporate more natural materials into your design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even today, restaurants are significantly more likely than residences to have dishwashing machines — and use them.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mohd currently has about 100 employees, including a team of architects specialized in the design of environments and interiors, residences, offices, hotels and showrooms to facilitate swift execution of delivery and completion of projects.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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