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as in notebooks
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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as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
I went back to my pad to get some rest
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as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
a pad on the chair to keep it from getting scratched
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as in roofs
the place where one lives
welcome to my pad
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as in colors
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 treads
to go on foot
a cat padded silently by
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Recent Examples of pads
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
This black sports bra has removable pads and a sleek fit with total coverage across the chest.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Use protective pads under furniture that is moved often, like kitchen chairs or ottomans.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Non-slip pads on both ends of the divider keep it in place while also protecting the drawer, too.
—Mina Hochberg, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Rust spots on stainless steel are usually from leaving metal items (like steel wool pads or pots and pans) sitting in the sink.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Several switching pads around the lecture theater and the presenter merely pushes a button to instantly move to a fresh camera angle.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Consider knee and elbow pads to prevent nasty fractures and scrapes, too.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Two on-site restaurants and two pools (one for adults only, another with splash pads for kids), offer just enough under one roof to plan a full weekend around your park visit.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
This black sports bra has removable pads and a sleek fit with total coverage across the chest.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Use protective pads under furniture that is moved often, like kitchen chairs or ottomans.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Non-slip pads on both ends of the divider keep it in place while also protecting the drawer, too.
—Mina Hochberg, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Rust spots on stainless steel are usually from leaving metal items (like steel wool pads or pots and pans) sitting in the sink.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Several switching pads around the lecture theater and the presenter merely pushes a button to instantly move to a fresh camera angle.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Consider knee and elbow pads to prevent nasty fractures and scrapes, too.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Two on-site restaurants and two pools (one for adults only, another with splash pads for kids), offer just enough under one roof to plan a full weekend around your park visit.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pads
Noun
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Their chocolate tablets incorporate ingredients worldwide, creating a playful and adventurous tasting experience.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Plan for Tech Use Teens are often glued to their devices, so leverage this by encouraging them to use their phones or tablets to research destinations, take photos, or document the trip through social media.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Prices for residences have not been disclosed.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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There are just over 100 new residences, of which only about dozen are single-family homes and the rest condominiums.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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In the spring of 2021, Patel was approached by the principal of Eastern Hills High School in Fort Worth ISD, who was looking to buy planners, notepads and flash drives for the school, according to court documents.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2025
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These days, Payton has five or six notepads, all filled with various thoughts.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Personal effects of little value to thieves — mattresses, clothes, photographs, children’s toys — litter the park.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Depending on your sleeping position, various sleep products—such as pillows and mattresses—are available to help support your spine.—
David Kesselman,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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The coupe also features various other AMG touches on the outside, including the front fascia, fenders, mirror housings, bumper, and tailpipes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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The design is finished with era-appropriate tail lights and rear fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene comprises a wide swath of housing, from sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multi-story homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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To narrow down the finest ones for a range of abodes, our staffers put several of them to the test within our very own city apartments (that are notorious for being poorly aerated).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Pads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pads. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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