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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
Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Over the span of about a half a day, the jailer said, 53 inmates used the glitch to pad their commissary accounts, which can be used to buy things like food items and toiletries and to fund phone calls and other communications with the outside world.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
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Noun
The logo is expected to return in the form of a splash pad on the former mall site as part of a redevelopment effort more than a decade in the making.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Verb
And this time, our impact wasn’t padding packers or improving the bottom line but creating a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of struggling families.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Over the span of about a half a day, the jailer said, 53 inmates used the glitch to pad their commissary accounts, which can be used to buy things like food items and toiletries and to fund phone calls and other communications with the outside world.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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For notebooks, paper and index cards, Walmart had the cheapest deals for all items.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 July 2025
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The desk organizer has space for stationery, pens, notebooks, and other small office equipment.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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In 1997, Stella McCartney’s debut as the designer of Chloé added to the conversation even further: With delicate spaghetti straps and pastel colors, the nightgowns that appeared on the runway were perhaps the most faithful to what could have really been worn to bed.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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With more than 4,000 five-star reviews and a less than $100 price tag, this bed sheet set is low risk high reward.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 July 2025
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Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending banning a compound found in unregulated tablets, gummies and drink mixes sold online and at gas stations and convenience stores, the Trump administration announced this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Samsung said that strong performance was driven by robust sales of its Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy A series smartphones, as well as its Galaxy tablets.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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But petite shoppers deserve to look put-together and feel comfortable, too—during a long flight, while napping on the couch, running errands, or otherwise.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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Within a week of her return, the 10-year-old Jack Russell and Patterdale mix seemed stiff and didn't even want to jump on the couch.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Give your arches a little cushion with a ballet flat sneaker like the ones below.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
23 July 2025
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For cozy seating, shop this oversized accent chair that has a 360-degree swivel and plush foam and spring cushions.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The Crown project as a whole is set to have as many as 1,500 residences, according to The Grove’s website, and at least 200 acres of open space, including parks and trails.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Many pests will take up residence in a compost or brush pile.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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