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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
Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The collection evolved with outerwear that had different weights and padding, with high-performance fabrics as well as wool with revisited British graphic motifs.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
About 90 minutes before kickoff of Baltimore’s Week 18 victory over the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium, Humphrey is sitting against the base of the uprights, using the padding as a backrest.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Saturating your carpet with anything, especially water, may penetrate deep into the carpet and into the padding beneath it.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Osteoarthritis can develop from wear and tear, breaking down the padding between bones.
—Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The collection evolved with outerwear that had different weights and padding, with high-performance fabrics as well as wool with revisited British graphic motifs.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
About 90 minutes before kickoff of Baltimore’s Week 18 victory over the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium, Humphrey is sitting against the base of the uprights, using the padding as a backrest.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Saturating your carpet with anything, especially water, may penetrate deep into the carpet and into the padding beneath it.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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Peaches are a delicious filling for these pies any time of day!—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Add fillings to potato halves and broil: Increase oven temperature to broil.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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That is almost surely an exaggeration; a 2007 Cheese Market News editorial, for instance, mentions Gouda as only the third-most-popular cheese in the world, after cheddar and mozzarella.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Feb. 2025
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Reliable reporting from Sudan is difficult given communication challenges and exaggerations by both the RSF and the Sudanese military.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Many of us love to prep for the concert by getting our fill of some delicious Korean food.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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The district also committed to tuition reimbursement for existing employees with professional educator licenses to help the administration fill positions and to provide years of experience to those hard-to-fill positions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The luggage comes with a removable packing cube system, two shoe bags, and a laundry bag for ultimate convenience and functionality.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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The set comes with eight pieces including packing cubes at various sizes, a shoe bag, a laundry bag, and a cosmetic bag to organize your belongings.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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From local up-and-comers to established stadium fillers, a swath of stand-ups are taking the stage across Indy this weekend.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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Chocolate sellers are increasingly adding filler ingredients like nuts to offset higher cocoa costs.—
Maya Huter,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Some aldermen called for the puppet — a bloodied caricature of Uncle Sam and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to criticize Israeli military action in Gaza and the U.S. support of it — to be taken down.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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This is a man with a literal enemies list, a practical caricature of an out-of-control authoritarian or sinister secret-police leader.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sisters are encouraged to develop a personal craft, such as leatherwork, calligraphy, embroidery, or making rosaries, soap, candles, or icons.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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There is contemporary art, mainly paintings and photographs but also quilting and embroidery inspired by the house.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page Download our Chiefs coloring page featuring Crocky J and Carson Steele.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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The new species of skink was identified by its DNA, scale pattern, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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