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as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
that feature writer is sometimes guilty of padding, since his stories often contain colorful details that can't be verified
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as in exaggerating
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 walking
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of padding
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
The current model, the Ride 18, is lighter (but more durable) than previous iterations and has a comfier ride, thanks to a highly breathable mesh upper and more padding around the ankle.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 May 2025
Passive and electronic both decrease noise by utilizing layers of physical foam and padding.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
For me, the medium-thick stability sole packs the right mix of padding and energy return without being too squishy, wobbly, or sloppy.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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Another reviewer wore them during a two-month trip and liked the thick and soft padding, as well as the shoes’ versatility.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
The current model, the Ride 18, is lighter (but more durable) than previous iterations and has a comfier ride, thanks to a highly breathable mesh upper and more padding around the ankle.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 May 2025
Passive and electronic both decrease noise by utilizing layers of physical foam and padding.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
For me, the medium-thick stability sole packs the right mix of padding and energy return without being too squishy, wobbly, or sloppy.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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The only potential pitfall to be mindful of is a lumpy filling.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The bread itself was a pleasant surprise, somewhere between an everything bagel and the Italian roll at Subway, and the mac 'n' cheese filling was creamy, cheesy and adorably topped with Goldfish crackers.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Akasha looked up the drug online and read that a single dose was equivalent to 300 hits of acid—an exaggeration, but one that got his attention.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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At least from speaking with him upon his arrival in Kansas City for rookie camp, that didn’t seem to be an exaggeration.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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Material: Most of the picks on this list are made of memory foam, latex, or a blend of down alternative fills like foam and microfiber.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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By Alison Willmore rule of three 1:23 p.m. Give Every Actress From The Hours Her Own TV Cult Your move, Apple TV+. packing list 1:08 p.m. Vulture’s 2025 Summer Gift Guide Treat yourself to some male friendship.—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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This is the metropolis of muscle, the place that for four centuries had thrived on hauling, storing, packing, and shipping stuff.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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Injectable treatments like fillers are often used to make faces proportionally thinner by heightening cheekbones and squaring out the jaw.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
20 May 2025
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The keratin here works like a filler, plugging gaps in the hair cuticle, while vitamin E and coconut oil bring moisture and flexibility back into the picture.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
19 May 2025
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Many of those loud and wrong critics are the usual suspects: conservatives who also believe diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are unnecessary and racist trolls who have used AI to turn the statue into a racist caricature.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
14 May 2025
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Honey Boo Boo makes small, fleeting appearances throughout her interview for this week's cover story — a giggle here, a slight neck roll there — but Alana, now a 19-year-old college student at Regis University in Colorado, is no longer a caricature of her own making.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The fabric features white embroidery, giving the simple design depth and texture.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
18 May 2025
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And brands should also offer decorative twists with embroideries and embellishments to lift the female shopper’s denim wardrobe.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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In January, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has targeted food dyes in recent months, banning a dye called Red 3 and working to remove eight synthetic food colorings from the food supply, according to an April news release.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Turmeric, with its bright orange-yellow color, is widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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