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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
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The pads have come on as the Bulldogs ramp up intensity.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested lifting sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea in a bid to lower oil prices – which might mean padding the war chest of a US enemy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Artemis 2 moon rocket emerges from giant hangar As we near the 2-hour mark of NASA's up to 10-hour move of the Artemis 2 rocket to its Florida launch pad, the 322-foot-tall Space Launch System is fully visible and has exited its massive Vehicle Assembly Building hangar.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The pads have come on as the Bulldogs ramp up intensity.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Ducks broke a 2-2 tie and then padded their lead, finding themselves up two goals after 40 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested lifting sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea in a bid to lower oil prices – which might mean padding the war chest of a US enemy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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An update on Musgrove is in Sanders’ notebook (here).—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Not bad for a beauty editor whose platform is a notebook and a set of colored pencils.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New Era, a 200-bed facility, has had recurring outbreaks of Legionella, the bacteria that grow within water and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires’ Disease, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police are blocking a lane of traffic to keep a buffer between people and vehicles.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Mar. 2026
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Funds typically have five or more years to deploy committed capital, providing a buffer against short-term market disruption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tempe urged residents to watch for bees flying in and out of roof tiles, vents, irrigation boxes or other small openings, which may point to a nearby hive or swarm.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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It's finished in spruce cladding and is topped by a metal roof.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Not everyone needs a tablet that costs as much as rent.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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While most are swallowed, like Allegra Allergy 24-Hour Allergy Relief Tablets, not all people enjoy swallowing tablets.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the shots of nature are very pretty indeed — the documentary might inspire you, once you’re done watching, or even sooner, to get off the couch and go into the world.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Use your vacuum’s specialized upholstery and crevice tools to clean under seat cushions.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Weighing just under 300 grams, the headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods thanks to the memory foam ear cushions and soft leather.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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During this time, the woman and her children spent considerable amount of time with Le Lievre, spending several nights at his residence.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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