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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
Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Attaching the Freyja to a Chair The Freyja is a black pad that measures 38 by 16 inches (HW) and has soft, flat padding arranged in polygonal panels.
—PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
This sleep mask also features soft padding, which provides additional comfort and light-blocking.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Their heels are crafted with extra foam padding to prevent pain while walking and add support—and they’re even approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association with its Seal of Acceptance for foot health.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
On Wednesday, Bibb stepped out in a boxy grey blazer from Stella McCartney, complete with power suit shoulder padding.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Attaching the Freyja to a Chair The Freyja is a black pad that measures 38 by 16 inches (HW) and has soft, flat padding arranged in polygonal panels.
—PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
This sleep mask also features soft padding, which provides additional comfort and light-blocking.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Their heels are crafted with extra foam padding to prevent pain while walking and add support—and they’re even approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association with its Seal of Acceptance for foot health.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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Oh, maybe in millions of movie trailers during the last 40 years (an exaggeration but barely).—
Tim Greiving,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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And the greatness of the game and the finish were beyond exaggeration.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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For that reason, this documentary can be a great opportunity to not only get your nostalgia fill, but also discover a new side of the story along with your kids.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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For one unforgettable weekend, the streets of downtown Pismo fill with chrome, music, and excitement, while vendors and sponsors like GM, Ford, and Mother’s Polish bring a festival atmosphere to this coastal haven.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling to see what else should be on your camping packing list.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Voigt now has a pre-flight routine that includes wearing protective layers and packing essentials to guard against worst-case scenarios.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Then there are other injectables such as filler, which Wollman does twice a year in her lips.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
11 Apr. 2025
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If using a filler, find gluten-free bread crumbs that don't have other common allergens.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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These caricatures are amusing, but nothing compared to when President Dutton finally has to strap up and blow away mercenaries like Rambo.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pottery making, caricature illustrations, and other creative installations will also be available.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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The technique could also be seen via the hand-cut silk wool cascading petal embroideries that undulated down her new Octavia and Adeline gowns.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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So that detail was doing a bit of embroidery on the relationship.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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