WAD Synonyms: 255 Similar and Opposite Words

wad 1 of 2

noun

ˈwäd

Definition of wad

as in loads

a considerable amount a starlet who usually gets a big wad of publicity for her nonstop antics

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as in chunk

a small uneven mass a wad of gum stuck to the desk

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as in bundle

a very large amount of money amassed—and lost—a wad playing the stock market

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wad

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verb

as in to round

to form into a round compact mass she wadded up the paper and threw it in the wastebasket took the paper off the straw and wadded it up

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Recent Examples of wad

Noun

Tucker’s rapid-fire delivery is punctuated with sound effects, music cues, and the use of a variety of props dangling from his person at all times (including handcuffs, a wad of cash, and two guns). — Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

Verb

The star wore a Schiaparelli skirt set resembling rippling sand dunes through multiple layers of wadding and sandy shades. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 One game after being wadded up and tossed aside like a hot dog wrapper by a Timberwolves team that was just hungrier, the Lakers pushed and shoved and fought their way into personifying a must win. — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wad

Noun

Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Opt for a fresh bundle of spinach, if possible, rather than a plastic container or bag, and consume it promptly to maintain its nutrient content.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of bundle

Verb

Canada, a little unlucky to lose so heavily, has made history this summer after making the knockout rounds for the first time and will have undoubtedly spread joy and inspired a new generation in the country.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of round

Noun

His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The actor is also well-aware of Almanzo’s heartthrob status — hey, someone in Walnut Grove had to be the town hunk!

— Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

Definition of hunk

Noun

His focus is what happens on the pitch, including the fortunes of Hyam and Cacace, who were obviously absent when the rest of the squad reconvened in Wrexham on Tuesday to kick off pre-season training.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 July 2026
By holding onto their investments, investors can continue building their wealth while deferring taxes, helping their fortunes grow over time.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of fortune

Verb

And, catcher Logan O’Hoppe walked off the series finale against the Orioles with a slow-rolling infield single in extra innings the next day.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
At one point, comedian Nikki Glaser rolled down her window and quickly rolled it back up.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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