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as in notebooks
a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge
the waitress keeps a pad in the pocket of her apron to write down orders
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as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
I went back to my pad to get some rest
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as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
a pad on the chair to keep it from getting scratched
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as in roofs
the place where one lives
welcome to my pad
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as in colors
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 treads
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of pads
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Chargers said initially that Mack was questionable to return due to an elbow injury, but was downgraded to out after he was seen on the sideline with his pads off and his arm in a sling.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Greenlaw, after all, has really only had a couple of days in pads since the beginning of camp.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Women are trained to manufacture low-cost pads in production units across multiple states.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The broadcast said Anderson’s facemask was removed, followed by his helmet, jersey and pads, before a neck brace was placed on him.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Offensive line got going, lowered their pads and were physical.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Area rugs will protect wood floors to some extent, as can furniture pads and regularly sweeping and cleaning.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Adhesive backing Silicone and disposable nursing pads have an adhesive backing, so the nursing pads stick to your skin and remain in place throughout the day or night.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Alison Herman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Swipe the wonderfully oversized, self-neutralizing pads over your face and chest and get ready to meet a new level of luminosity—and maybe a new fling.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Chargers said initially that Mack was questionable to return due to an elbow injury, but was downgraded to out after he was seen on the sideline with his pads off and his arm in a sling.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Greenlaw, after all, has really only had a couple of days in pads since the beginning of camp.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Women are trained to manufacture low-cost pads in production units across multiple states.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The broadcast said Anderson’s facemask was removed, followed by his helmet, jersey and pads, before a neck brace was placed on him.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Offensive line got going, lowered their pads and were physical.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Area rugs will protect wood floors to some extent, as can furniture pads and regularly sweeping and cleaning.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Adhesive backing Silicone and disposable nursing pads have an adhesive backing, so the nursing pads stick to your skin and remain in place throughout the day or night.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pads
Noun
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The best smart notebooks This smart notebook fits in a pocket, has 48 reusable pages and comes with the Pilot Frixion pen required for note-taking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lunch boxes, markers, notebooks and notebook filler paper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.—
Michael A. Scarpati,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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From powerful gaming consoles and mirrorless cameras to stylish ultrabooks and tablets, a pair of USB-C and Mini-HDMI connectors serves as a universal passport to your environment.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Guidelines for accessing company data on phones, tablets and other devices—whether personal or company-issued—should be outlined in a strong policy.—
Mike Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sense of place begins in the Old West-style lobby, where a pair of aged leather couches beckon near the rough-hewn stone fireplace.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even today, restaurants are significantly more likely than residences to have dishwashing machines — and use them.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mohd currently has about 100 employees, including a team of architects specialized in the design of environments and interiors, residences, offices, hotels and showrooms to facilitate swift execution of delivery and completion of projects.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pads. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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