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the journalist was fired for padding certain stories to make them more interesting
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Recent Examples of padded
Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The shoulder straps are comfortable, and the back is well-padded, particularly at the bottom.
—PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2025
The soles are padded with cooling memory foam and have an extra-padded heel pillow that provides additional comfort and holds your foot in place inside the shoe.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Alternatives to the Elizabethan collar include soft collars, inflatable collars, padded donut collars, recovery sleeves, and recovery suits.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The shoulder straps are comfortable, and the back is well-padded, particularly at the bottom.
—PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2025
The soles are padded with cooling memory foam and have an extra-padded heel pillow that provides additional comfort and holds your foot in place inside the shoe.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Alternatives to the Elizabethan collar include soft collars, inflatable collars, padded donut collars, recovery sleeves, and recovery suits.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The shoulder straps are comfortable, and the back is well-padded, particularly at the bottom.
—PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2025
The soles are padded with cooling memory foam and have an extra-padded heel pillow that provides additional comfort and holds your foot in place inside the shoe.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Alternatives to the Elizabethan collar include soft collars, inflatable collars, padded donut collars, recovery sleeves, and recovery suits.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The set includes a coffee table, two chairs, and a loveseat—all of which are padded with comfy water-resistant cushions.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The shoulder straps are comfortable, and the back is well-padded, particularly at the bottom.
—PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2025
The soles are padded with cooling memory foam and have an extra-padded heel pillow that provides additional comfort and holds your foot in place inside the shoe.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Alternatives to the Elizabethan collar include soft collars, inflatable collars, padded donut collars, recovery sleeves, and recovery suits.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for padded
Adjective
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Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
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Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the federal government’s messaging in recent months regarding falling egg prices appear at odds with its statements about inflated egg prices in the lawsuit.—
Esther Sun,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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While venture capital markets can support inflated valuations in the short term, companies ultimately need to deliver returns that justify these investments.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Skinny brows, an exaggerated cat-eye, and a rich red lip added to the maximalist Parisian glamour.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 July 2025
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Onana, for example, tends to make more exaggerated adjustments before shots — a style that has its benefits but can occasionally lead to mistimed reactions or suboptimal set positions.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Padded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padded. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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