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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
For the third time in three years, SpaceX has stacked a new version of its enormous Starship rocket on a launch pad in South Texas, just a few miles north of the US-Mexico border, Ars reports.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
But Williamson and longtime Becerra aide Sean McCluskie didn’t tell the then-US Health and Human Services Secretary that the money would actually be used to pad McCluskie’s salary.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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Noun
For one, the new-and-improved Starship that is stacked and ready on the launch pad at the company's headquarters in South Texas is the largest rocket SpaceX has ever built.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
For the third time in three years, SpaceX has stacked a new version of its enormous Starship rocket on a launch pad in South Texas, just a few miles north of the US-Mexico border, Ars reports.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Verb
Russia’s regional governors are under severe pressure by Moscow to ensure the army’s ranks are padded to continue the war in the midst of high casualties.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
But Williamson and longtime Becerra aide Sean McCluskie didn’t tell the then-US Health and Human Services Secretary that the money would actually be used to pad McCluskie’s salary.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Folded up, the Razr Fold feels like carrying around a small, dense notebook.—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Here’s my Thursday morning Dolphins notebook, including a schedule update and some notable comments from Hafley.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Outside, the property continues down the hillside in terraces meant for gathering, play and gardening, with landscaped areas and raised planting beds below.—
David Caraccio
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Another 30 circuits were operating under buffer-only settings.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Defaults don’t mean complete wipe outs; there’s usually a residual value of to the business, and most loans are written with healthy equity buffers in place.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Apple just settled a class-action lawsuit for exaggerating the AI capabilities of its newest iPhones.—
Vitaliy Katsenelson,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Someone could leave out important details, exaggerate or accidentally confuse you without meaning to.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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They’re crafted from organic cotton, which shoppers say is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough for walking, commuting, or sitting through long travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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For a shorter jog or walk, also with stunning views of the bay, take the path around the back of the hotel on Brickell Bay Drive, then go down Brickell Ave and take a lap around Brickell Key island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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According to the lawsuit, Chaac managers previously manually input orders into DoorDash tablet software that processed delivery orders, as well as allow an operator to prevent Dashers with lower ratings from accepting orders.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The boy fell asleep on the couch Saturday night and was unresponsive when Martinez-Armstrong later checked on him, according to the affidavit.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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