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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
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
This was a time when games were typically far more digestible (10-20-ish hours to fully complete), had little padding and also sported lower price tags, usually somewhere in the $50-60 range for many AAA titles.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The other really nice detail on the Sensus is the extra padding just below the ankle, which helps keep your heel locked in place and is a big part of what makes these feel like a glove for your foot.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025
The catcher stands just behind the center of the action: behind the batter, behind a mask and padding, in the frame but mostly out of view.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Our reviewer says: This strapless push-up bra is a must-have, despite being someone who hates padding.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
This was a time when games were typically far more digestible (10-20-ish hours to fully complete), had little padding and also sported lower price tags, usually somewhere in the $50-60 range for many AAA titles.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The other really nice detail on the Sensus is the extra padding just below the ankle, which helps keep your heel locked in place and is a big part of what makes these feel like a glove for your foot.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025
The catcher stands just behind the center of the action: behind the batter, behind a mask and padding, in the frame but mostly out of view.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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With its chocolate ganache filling and a pour of nutty Frangelico-spiked custard on top, my adult palate loves it just as much.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Aromatic vegetables and seasonings do most of the work, while Andouille sausage and shredded chicken cap off the filling meal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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To say that Pandemic Donuts single-handedly carried a significant portion of Denver through the COVID-19 pandemic would be an exaggeration.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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The city does plan to add a small sign at the site explaining the meaning behind its features — an idea Luy supports, saying the exaggerations were intentional.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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This helps indicate its fluffiness, weight, and loft, with higher fill power translating to better insulation and a lighter weight.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Among our picks are soft feather pillows with breathable fabrics and adjustable fills.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Aug. 2025
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Our core service is a concierge-style, doorstep pickup that manages the entire returns process, including packing, labeling and shipping items back to retailers like Amazon, Zara, H&M, Target and Nordstrom, while also empowering small and mid-sized businesses to offer seamless returns.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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During harvesting, packing, transport, and display, apples come into contact with multiple surfaces, and to help maintain their appearance and freshness, they're coated with a thin layer of wax.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Next, plant seasonal types, consisting of medium-height plants offering seasonal blooms from spring through fall, along with interesting foliage as a midrange filler.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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These companies aren’t just filler between small and large.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In interviews with more than 30 lawmakers, political figures, supporters, friends, and critics, Mamdani emerges as both more interesting and more complicated than the caricatures suggest.—
Mark Chiusano,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Interestingly, the Vance memes were far more surreal and absurd than South Park’s caricature, which retained the simple, bloated design of the first few images.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Langley customized the suit with beads and embroidery in the style of her grandmother's handwriting.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the vocational facility, individuals will be able to attain trade skills such as welding, vinyl printing, embroidery and construction, James said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Males and females of the new species vary in coloring and size, researchers said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgic Halloween snack is also easy to make and can be customized with the addition of food coloring, candies, nuts, different flavors of popcorn, and spooky additions like edible googly-eye sprinkles.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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