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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
New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Ramos padded the lead in the bottom of the eighth with a solo home run.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With headquarters in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab can launch vehicles from the USA as well as from its A and B launch pads on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula for its partly-recoverable, smaller payload, two-stage Electron rockets.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Becerra’s former aide plead guilty last year to embezzling $225,000 from a dormant campaign account and using it to pad his salary; Becerra has denied any knowledge of the scheme or faced any charges.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Ramos padded the lead in the bottom of the eighth with a solo home run.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
Noun
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An afternoon at the park, notebook in hand, offers exactly that.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Here’s my Thursday morning Dolphins notebook, including a trade that should make sense to Miami.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of mulch.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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These accommodations are suitable for single travelers or couples, as the space has a single king-sized bed and doesn’t have a sofa or other furniture that can accommodate a sleeping guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zoning commissioners added a requirement to add vegetation as an additional buffer.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Seniors and distressed homeowners are targeted because the system gives them no buffer against coercion.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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All his testing is through the roof.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the fire finally stopped, men climbed onto the roof to clear radioactive debris.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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The old-school toys, now owned by 8-year-old Bonnie, face an existential threat with the introduction of a high-tech tablet toy named Lilypad (Greta Lee) that takes up most of the girl's attention.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The exterior features four zippered pockets, while the interior includes a padded tablet sleeve, two zip pockets, and two mesh slip pockets—perfect for organizing all your travel essentials.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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At a time when theaters are struggling to lure people away from their couches, American YoungBoy made a case for the movies as a reason to leave the house.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The woman and the co-worker’s sister slept in Patel’s guest room, the co-worker on the couch and Patel in his room.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our predicament was worsened by the motor-laden, vertically floating canoe that offered little support and would not be blown or pushed ashore, and by the loss of untethered life cushions and the lack of life jackets.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The visit then continued with a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence on Embassy Row.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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