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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, 4 Mar. 2025
If all goes according to plan, Starship will fly to the edge of space, while its super-heavy booster returns to the launch pad where it will be grabbed by a gigantic pair of robotic arms.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025
David Goldman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Melo has padded his record with wins over lower card competition like Boise State does every year.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
SpaceX plans to attempt a third return and catch of the rocket booster at the launch pad, which would cause sonic booms in the area around the landing zone.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
If all goes according to plan, Starship will fly to the edge of space, while its super-heavy booster returns to the launch pad where it will be grabbed by a gigantic pair of robotic arms.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Kevin Hassett, an economic adviser to Trump, denied that last week, arguing taxpayers would pad their savings with stimulus checks.
—David Goldman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Melo has padded his record with wins over lower card competition like Boise State does every year.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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There is no written anthology of their songs, nor does his name ever appear in credits as their author, but this thin, dogeared notebook is where his connection to his favorite singer is preserved.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Suede Tote Bag This suede tote is the ultimate companion for a day spent wandering bookstores or sitting in a café, scribbling in a notebook.—
ABBY KASS,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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To The Motoring Club! Telo has raised some US$6.8 million over the last couple of years with its vision to build a compact, performance electric truck with a full-size bed and the footprint of a Mini Cooper SE.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
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The rooms have fireplaces, a luxurious king-sized bed, and plenty of space to stretch out.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The impact on manufacturers may not be felt by consumers immediately because of this front loading; however, if the tariffs stay in place, the buffer created by inventory buildup can only last so long.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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External buffers in Mexico are strong and debt-to-GDP ratio is moderate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The ballpark design would see a seating capacity of 32,000 with a clear, retractable roof, allowing the facility to be used year round and ensure walk-up and guaranteed games, especially in the spring and early fall when Portland can see wetter weather.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Scanner reports also said a part of a warehouse structure collapsed in the 2500 block of Texas 121 in Lewisville, and roof damage was reported at a warehouse in the 900 block of South Airport Drive in McKinney.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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The iPad Air was sitting further back in the hardware stakes, with 2022's Apple Silicon M2 at the heart of the tablet.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Apple hasn't made any radical changes with its new iPad and iPad Air, but both tablets benefit from faster processors and other small perks.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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This vegan leather option switches from a couch to a futon that’s only about 6 inches wider than a twin bed for a compact and reliable furniture piece.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the footage, Kevin is sitting upright on the couch, fixated on Nickelodeon.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Game Preview The Cavaliers hold a comfortable lead for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, with a 6.5-game cushion over the Celtics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Its headboard features a removable cushion in your choice of top-quality fabric; each comes finished with handsome leather straps and stitched embellishments for a singular, rustic feel.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2025
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Michael died at his Los Angeles, California, residence in 2009 after going into cardiac arrest.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The residence is situated on the banks of the Siletz River, the Statesman Journal reported.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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