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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
Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The padding is all machine washable and easy to remove, plus the overall seat is durable and sturdy.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
The coat has a fuzzy lining and cotton padding inside for extra warmth, plus a detachable hood and drawstring hem at the waist to help keep the cold out.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
This pair from Apple comes in multiple colors, has comfortable padding, and spatial audio for theater-like surround sound.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Stat padding: The Buffs have occasionally gotten greedy airing it out late in games this season when milking the clock should be a priority.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The padding is all machine washable and easy to remove, plus the overall seat is durable and sturdy.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
The coat has a fuzzy lining and cotton padding inside for extra warmth, plus a detachable hood and drawstring hem at the waist to help keep the cold out.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
This pair from Apple comes in multiple colors, has comfortable padding, and spatial audio for theater-like surround sound.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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Easy Cheesecake Crust Similar to a pie crust, crush up leftover cookies and add butter, but press the mixture into a springform pan instead, and add cheesecake filling.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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Optimization for cost and convenience has made the average tortilla more redolent of cardboard than corn, designed not for flavor but to encase delicious fillings.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then the Niners, trailing by five with 2:10 to play, could only muster one play before Purdy, who spent much of this game running for his life — and that’s barely an exaggeration — threw an interception without a 49ers receiver in the vicinity.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t an exaggeration: In one study, women living with home clutter were actually found to have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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The issues with the retaining wall, also known as a toe wall, is the result of steel pilings being bent during installation, and the problem with the transportation corridor was caused by the incorrect type of soil being used as fill.Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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The area features 12 separate spots to get your fill, and every local’s got their own ideas about which is best.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center was established in 1911 as the Foreign House and Immigrant Aid Association, a learning center for immigrants working in the city's meat packing and industrial.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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Special shout out to Maryland-native Jordan Chrysostom, who sent No. 3 Shick packing in the opening round and has been making waves on social media with his athleticism.Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dissolving her filler is not the only way Glanville has worked to address her concerns.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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An early framework discussed between Denver and Chicago revolves around LaVine and Porter, per a league source, which includes Nnaji as the necessary salary filler.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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More often than not, and regardless of the characters actual ethnic background, their accents sound like a sonic caricature of a Nigerian accent.Kui Mwai, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each lawyer, then, in his or her own way, played a part in creating a caricature: Danny, the kid in a tough situation trying his best to do the right thing; Mr. Neely, that malodorous man with schizophrenia stoking passengers’ fears on the subway.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The traditional wedding guest ensembles for women consist of a sari, a lehenga choli, or an Anarkali suit with intricate embroidery or embellishments.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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From Yves Saint Laurent, there is a grand evening dress in black silk satin with red embroidery from the fall 1995 haute couture collection.Samantha Conti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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The entire halftime show featured white costumes and coloring, along with a ton of country hits.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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It is primarily grown for its vibrant reddish-orange seeds, which are used as a natural food coloring in various products.2 Traditionally, annatto is used to prevent and treat heartburn, chest pain, fevers, and diarrhea.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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