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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
Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
Attaching the Freyja to a Chair The Freyja is a black pad that measures 38 by 16 inches (HW) and has soft, flat padding arranged in polygonal panels.
—PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
This sleep mask also features soft padding, which provides additional comfort and light-blocking.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Their heels are crafted with extra foam padding to prevent pain while walking and add support—and they’re even approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association with its Seal of Acceptance for foot health.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Aside from its generous toe box, the 880 is also a particularly beginner-friendly sneaker, with soft but stable foam padding and a comfortable, stretchy upper, Dewey says.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
Attaching the Freyja to a Chair The Freyja is a black pad that measures 38 by 16 inches (HW) and has soft, flat padding arranged in polygonal panels.
—PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
This sleep mask also features soft padding, which provides additional comfort and light-blocking.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Their heels are crafted with extra foam padding to prevent pain while walking and add support—and they’re even approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association with its Seal of Acceptance for foot health.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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His commentary, interweaving humor, exaggeration and extreme claims, is often protected by the cloak of opinion and hyperbole.—
Nicole Kraft,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Angarano’s Rickey is a nice guy with a penchant for exaggeration.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Knead and scrape with the fill stick until the hole is covered, then rub excess wax away.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Tumble dry on low with dryer balls to keep the fill fluffy and even.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Using packing cubes can also be useful to prevent things from shifting around.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pack and Travel Responsibly for Your Vacation Sustainable packing and mindful habits during vacations play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The bill mandates statewide standards for police lineups, including: The use of lineup fillers that match the eyewitness’s description.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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When performed by a licensed professional, dermal fillers are considered to be one of the safest cosmetic treatments available.—
Sarah Bence, OTR/L,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Season 3’s characters have begun to feel less like real people and more like caricatures at this point.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Nearby, on a soundstage, a black ribbon was wrapped around her caricature.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meister positions it over the ligament and sews it along the length like an embroidery stitch.—
Lindsey Adler,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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This one makes a pretty statement day or night with a scalloped V-neckline, eyelet embroidery down the front, and lace lantern sleeves.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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