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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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Taking tissue samples from the stub of Cher Ami’s right leg (which had been amputated due to German fire) and the underside of Cher Ami’s left rear toe pad, the researchers were able to determine that the bird was indeed a male, as had been theorized.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
He was activated Friday for Saturday’s game against the Patriots with a chance to pad his figures with two games to play.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In some cases, such as yardage and touchdowns, the extra game helped pad stats.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Taking tissue samples from the stub of Cher Ami’s right leg (which had been amputated due to German fire) and the underside of Cher Ami’s left rear toe pad, the researchers were able to determine that the bird was indeed a male, as had been theorized.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
The 6,700-square-foot space feels like an exclusive supper club, anchored by a vast oval bar surrounded by stools padded with blue leather.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
He was activated Friday for Saturday’s game against the Patriots with a chance to pad his figures with two games to play.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Sam Amick focused on the same, strange story out of Chicago in his useful notebook this week.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For some people, a pen and paper or a notebook is a good way to record meals and symptoms.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Anthony’s daughter, Hajime White, who lives in Arkansas, told The Washington Post that authorities told her that her father’s body was found by Justin’s bed.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Just keep in mind that the bed is only available in a full-size.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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One by one, measures are rejected — even the simplest, requiring a five-foot buffer around every house where nothing is flammable.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The odds are that the response will sit in an internal digital memory buffer for a while and not be immediately erased or discarded.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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For example, nearly 1 million U.S. homes in wildfire-prone areas have highly combustible wooden roofs.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Accord struck a light pole and two trees and rolled onto its roof, leading to Santiago being ejected from the vehicle.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2025
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The group’s study warns that laptop and tablet prices could increase by 46% to 68% if Trump implements 60% to 100% tariffs on Chinese imports.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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Mercedes-Benz is offering their customers a solution that involves the in-car screens rather than having customers rely on watching shows on the phones or tablets, freeing up those devices and allowing for continued connectivity and entertainment on them while enjoying a movie.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There’s something about lounging on the couch in your favorite sweatpants in the winter that’s just so rejuvenating.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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The footage shows the determined dog, a female golden doodle, sitting resolutely in a corner of the couch while the man shares the same seat, both unwilling to concede the spot.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The plush cushions invite you to sink in and stay a while.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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The network is allowing a cushion between her departure and the naming of a new host.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Many have viewed this swelling financial support, and the recent visits made by multiple tech executives to Trump's residence in Florida, as an attempt to curry favor with the incoming president.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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That home was the first residence that the couple had bought together after renting in Eagle Rock.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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