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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
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Skims' Unlined Demi Bra gives a ton of support without padding (a.k.a.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This happens when the bursa, which is the protective padding where the tendon meets bone, becomes inflamed, Thomas adds.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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There are tons of excellent pairs to choose from, but Hoka’s Clifton 9 is a top pick among our editors for its breathability and substantial (yet lightweight) padding.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Skims' Unlined Demi Bra gives a ton of support without padding (a.k.a.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This happens when the bursa, which is the protective padding where the tendon meets bone, becomes inflamed, Thomas adds.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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Our testers also thought the blanket's fill was relatively thin, but its construction allowed the filling to remain evenly distributed.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Canned beans, for example, might be a low-cost way to make a meal feel a little more filling.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
14 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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Our testers also thought the blanket's fill was relatively thin, but its construction allowed the filling to remain evenly distributed.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Motion took the decision to elevate the 1968 casks by combining them in five new, first fill casks to create an exceptional complexity.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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For group or solo trips to the shore, a beach blanket is an excellent addition to your packing list.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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This was thawing in the reduced oxygen packing and the manager took the tuna out.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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For better or worse, face BBLs are also more permanent than fillers.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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In a follow-up Story posted Friday, January 31, Palin, 34, denied that her ordeal was caused by anything elective — mainly Botox, filler or the COVID vaccine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Having different martial arts fighters and techniques to utilize helped deepen the cultural ties to each avatar’s personality beyond mere caricature, and has helped Tekken stand apart — both in terms of the faces seen on screen and the players at the helm.—
Veerender Jubbal,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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But Townsend’s work—devoid of the stereotypical racist caricatures often associated with slavery-era imagery—illustrated their personhood.—
Kaila Philo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Jean Bar is an interactive denim decorating experience including custom embroidery and exclusive design workshops that let customers explore both creativity and fashion as art.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Lane studied fine art at Goldsmiths College and her work straddles many media including printmaking, sculpture, installation and embroidery.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2025.
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