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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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The vocal padding and that vocal arrangement, that’s all me.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
The carpets are made from recycled materials and are recycled after the events, Mr. Olive said, possibly beginning life anew as wall insulation or carpet padding.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
It’s made with spring coils and latex, for a supportive feel, and has comfortable layers of cotton and wool padding.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025
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Seven suction cups keep it firmly in place, and its waterproof, 2-inch padding keeps her head supported.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The vocal padding and that vocal arrangement, that’s all me.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
The carpets are made from recycled materials and are recycled after the events, Mr. Olive said, possibly beginning life anew as wall insulation or carpet padding.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
It’s made with spring coils and latex, for a supportive feel, and has comfortable layers of cotton and wool padding.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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Everything in this recipe is made with love, from the tomato sauce to the filling which is tenderly wrapped in the softened cabbage leaves.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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The high fill power loft indicates that the filling has long-lasting firmness, which can be ensured with proper care.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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The comedic exaggeration is clear, but the bit is also a gesture to something deeper: Americans are skeptical about their government’s national security claims against China and open to seeing the country and its people through a different light.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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This scale ranks objects from 0, meaning no impact, to 10, which is (ok, this is a slight exaggeration) nearly as bad as the destruction of Alderaan in Star Wars.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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Photography by Christopher Lee Every morning taquerias throughout San Antonio fill with construction workers, nurses in scrubs, college students, and hurried families, all finding salvation in an iconic staple: the breakfast taco.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The module can act as a fill light and mic receiver and can track objects without the DJI app running.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Feb. 2025
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Instead of digging through pages of new drops for hours, check out our top 11 picks below to give your packing list a fresh upgrade.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Smil’s book offers some potential solutions, including improvements to food storage, packing, supply chains and pricing models.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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These plants are great for fillers in pots and even in small spots in beds.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2025
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The extended broadcast of the Grant Park 165, broken up by nearly two hours of programming filler as the street course shut down during the rain, averaged 3.87 million viewers last year on NBC, according to Nielsen data.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Vice President’s face has been subject to mock meme edits for several months, as political commentators used editing tools to exaggerate his features and create child-like caricatures.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Amis’s caricatures retain their links to British reality; his observations about class, gender, and money still find their mark.—
Rachel Cusk,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Using the embroidery thread and needle, make a few stitches through each glove and knot the thread ends inside the helmet.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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The lightweight top features light embroidery around the neckline that adds gorgeous texture, and ruffles around the sleeves are a subtle detail that elevates the shirt to the next level.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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The moon’s red coloring begins to fade and the dark part shrinks down until the moon’s appearance returns to its typical shape, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Likely, their universal dull, dark coloring helped these early mammals to better camouflage at night and stay warm.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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