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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
Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Upper Super-shoe racers have minimal uppers with scant padding and strong, secure grip to hold the foot in place at speed.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
It’s made of a silky polyester with a satiny lining, with light padding in the shoulders for a bit of structure.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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
My sleep is erratic and my body shape has morphed, picking up some extra padding that refuses to budge.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Upper Super-shoe racers have minimal uppers with scant padding and strong, secure grip to hold the foot in place at speed.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
It’s made of a silky polyester with a satiny lining, with light padding in the shoulders for a bit of structure.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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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Classic Deviled Eggs The filling for this no-frills deviled egg recipe is made with just the basics: mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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After popping the balloon, their little ones joined in on the excitement and cut into a cake that had pink filling.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Their suffering has often been dismissed as exaggeration, hysteria, or simply the cost of existence.—
Jayne Mattingly,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, this plot element isn’t an exaggeration for dramatic effect.—
Maria Flynn,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 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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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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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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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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After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The new species was identified by its call, size, texture, eyes, coloring, toe shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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