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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
Kristin Canning, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2025
One of the new features is its ability to wash and dry the mop's replaceable fabric pad.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
But the loss does feed the narrative that the Knicks have padded their win column against weaker competition while struggling to keep up with the NBA’s elite.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Getting the Bluetooth remote and app (called KS Fit) to connect with the pad was a struggle, initially.
—Kristin Canning, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2025
One of the new features is its ability to wash and dry the mop's replaceable fabric pad.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Then, don a fluffy robe and slippers and pad your way down to the full-service spa where you’ll be pampered like royalty.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
But the loss does feed the narrative that the Knicks have padded their win column against weaker competition while struggling to keep up with the NBA’s elite.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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The Rite in the Rain field notebook is a waterproof field notebook that has a spot for a drawing of the birds as well as spaces to note the date, time, weather and more.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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There is a book of my notebook that's sort of my drawings and my notes, also a lot of imperfection there.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
3 Feb. 2025
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In Conclave, Fiennes herds the cardinals toward the election of a new pope after the existing Supreme Pontiff has been discovered dead in bed.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The celebration ended in a karaoke bar, followed by a cup of tea and chicken nuggets in bed for the newlyweds.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: Licensing staff recommend adopting state location restrictions on healing centers, including a 1,000-foot buffer from childcare centers and schools.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Once the gel is completely removed, use a buffer to smooth your nail plate.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
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Architect Jackson Gott’s ornamental tile roofs and dunce-cap-like decorative towers got chopped off.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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Toro gave the seven-story townhouse a grand makeover including an indoor pool, roof terrace, and artisanal furniture.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
8 Feb. 2025
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And for those who can’t get enough of the scent, there are body lotions, oils, and bath tablets available too.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some tablets have just one type of magnesium—typically magnesium glycinate, which is best taken before bed to get a good night’s sleep.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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She was often found sitting quietly on the couch with her dogs, a strong cup of coffee and reading a book.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Get Physical Though vacation might seem like the time to lie around on the couch (or, better yet, the beach), physical activity, not sedentary, had the strongest association with well-being during vacation, Grant noted.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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The 12 Best Inexpensive Sheet Sets, Tested by BHG This thoughtful sleeper sofa also features two arm cushion inserts that double as standard-size pillows.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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The rules of the problem, which Canadian mathematician Leo Moser first formally posed in 1966, involve a rigid shape—so the cushions don’t yield when pressed—turning a right angle in a hallway.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2025
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In order to enter the Palisades burn zone, authorities are requiring entry passes or proof of residence.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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To share your thoughts in this public forum, email them with your first and last names and city or neighborhood of residence to robert.vardon@lajollalight.com.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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