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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
Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Gently scrub off with a scouring pad or sponge, then wash and dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
Nolan Arenado pads the @Cardinals lead with a big home run!
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For example, reliable interface pads for heat sink attachment and upgraded power infrastructure components can significantly reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Gently scrub off with a scouring pad or sponge, then wash and dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The trio includes a carry-on, medium, and large suitcase, all padded on the top and sides for extra protection.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
Nolan Arenado pads the @Cardinals lead with a big home run!
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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Tidbits Jeff Sanders’ notebook (here) explains how Cronenworth will likely be out longer (perhaps much longer) than the 10 days he is required to be by being placed on the IL.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the LP that dropped on Friday (April 11), Vernon has lined up dozens of unique product tie-ins ranging from bespoke pink cashmere hoodies and beanies from designer Todd Snyder to fragrances, notebooks, signature cocktails, ice cream and more.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Make sure the beds are at least 1 to 2 feet deep, to keep the roots out of contaminated soil.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pull yourself away from the outdoor living space and step inside, where the beds are from Tempur-Pedic and one of the bathrooms features an alfresco bathtub.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the pandemic, retailers started to build up inventory excess as a buffer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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New York has two power left-handed arms in Max Fried and Carlos Rodon, and Lopez could be the buffer between the two.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The covered but open-air space now has a new roof with five retractable awnings to protect against the ocean breeze, a new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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That would drain funds that could be used to replace aging roofs or make repairs at other schools that are in better condition.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Avoid phones, tablets, and computers at least an hour before bed.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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Original price: $139.99 The newest Amazon Tablet model, the Fire HD 10, is Amazon’s fastest tablet to date.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead, MacFarlane was saying Aaron Friar had been in the living room asleep on the couch and that MacFarlane had crept in armed with a baseball bat.—
Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fans would rather see screenshots of your FIFA matches and unflattering angles of you sitting on the couch than the umpteenth brand collaboration or photo shoot.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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Regular vacuuming and spot-cleaning between deep washes will help preserve outdoor cushions, says Barnard. 5.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Notably, JPMorgan has added nearly half a billion dollars to its financial cushion, preparing for losses from customers who won’t be able to pay credit card debts and loans.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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Court documents state several shots entered the residence, penetrating multiple walls.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Novato will get to count the homes toward its state mandate to foster the creation of 2,090 new residences by 2031.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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