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noun

ˈpad How to pronounce pad (audio)
Definition of padnext
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as in notebook
a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge the waitress keeps a pad in the pocket of her apron to write down orders

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2
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping I went back to my pad to get some rest

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3
as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier a pad on the chair to keep it from getting scratched

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4
as in roof
the place where one lives welcome to my pad

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pad

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verb (1)

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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pad

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verb (2)

as in to walk
to go on foot a cat padded silently by

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Recent Examples of pad
Noun
Repeat the same steps as above but hold the band for assistance and sit on the pad or blanket. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy boosters come back to Earth on landing pads near the launch site or on ships at sea downrange. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Ravens swung a surprise trade Wednesday for Eagles center Cam Jurgens, padding their interior offensive line after injuries to Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic. — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Just Douglas padding around in his socks, still as slim, handsome, and charming as ever. — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pad
  1. notebook
  2. bed
  3. buffer
  4. roof
  5. exaggerate
  6. walk
  7. tablet
  8. couch
Noun
  • With the patience and dedicated nurturing of writing workshop professors, a flood of words filled one notebook after another.
    — Paula Grieve, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Wood sustained the night’s momentum, and Barone killed it with fresh-from-the-notebook jokes that were like a darker version of McNally’s take on singlehood.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of notebook
Noun
  • Rooms There are 40 tents across 7 different accommodation types at Under Canvas Moab, all with (true to its name) canvas walls, comfy beds, and views of the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In 2024, the university bought the 260-bed West Hills Hospital and Medical Center in the San Fernando Valley from HCA Healthcare.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • While this trend signals mounting pressure across financing conditions, analysts note that a modest retrenchment in market risk exposure represents a healthy calibration, serving as a buffer to mitigate concentrated risk spillovers.
    — , CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The assessment is the latest dose of bad news for coral reefs, which are critical sources for seafood and tourism and often serve as buffers from coastal erosion and storms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffer
Noun
  • To turn rigid solar tech into bendable panels that can roll over backpacks or car roofs, researchers had to fix a major manufacturing flaw in flexible perovskite solar cells.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Each left and right trio of legs is connected by a beam running front to back, while the left legs connect with their right counterparts via transverse crossbeams, creating a big rectangular roof frame.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of roof
Verb
  • But to imply that a world-class athlete is exaggerating an injury to preserve his reputation is a staggering lapse in judgment.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly framed settler violence in the West Bank as the work of a few dozen fringe youths and said its scale has been exaggerated.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggerate
Verb
  • In September, two girls from Skyview High protested by walking off the start line after the gun went off, and last week, about a dozen of his own teammates did the same thing.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The spirit company’s Instagram page shared a video of the moment people realized who their special guest was and began freaking out when Jenner walked in unannounced.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • But be sure to check out our PCMag expert's list of the best Android tablets for 2026.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Sign up for Philo here and use it to stream Yaga online on your phone, computer, tablet or smart TV.
    — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tablet
Noun
  • My accommodations unfolded in a graceful series of rooms with couches, a four-poster bed, and a dual-vanity bathroom.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Today, thieves barely need to leave the comfort of their own couch.
    — Mike McRae October 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pad. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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