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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
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Skims' Unlined Demi Bra gives a ton of support without padding (a.k.a.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This happens when the bursa, which is the protective padding where the tendon meets bone, becomes inflamed, Thomas adds.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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There are tons of excellent pairs to choose from, but Hoka’s Clifton 9 is a top pick among our editors for its breathability and substantial (yet lightweight) padding.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Skims' Unlined Demi Bra gives a ton of support without padding (a.k.a.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This happens when the bursa, which is the protective padding where the tendon meets bone, becomes inflamed, Thomas adds.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padding
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Our testers also thought the blanket's fill was relatively thin, but its construction allowed the filling to remain evenly distributed.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Canned beans, for example, might be a low-cost way to make a meal feel a little more filling.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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But the idea that there will be some massive fire sale ahead of March 7 also would be an exaggeration, if for no other reason than the fact the team doesn’t have that many notable pending UFAs.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Public faith in public health officials has plummeted because of exaggerations and outright falsehoods.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Madcap ad-libs, tumbling drum fills, and billowing melodies suggest vitality and flowing water, bringing a disorienting air of buoyancy to curiosities about the end of existence.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Does your potential jacket have multiple layers and a down fill power somewhere between 500 and 900?—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Yes, packing cubes can help, but selecting shirts with travel-friendly features will make a big difference in preventing shirts from going unworn and wasting valuable luggage space.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all your cord-cutter needs.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
20 Jan. 2025
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Some segment fillers will come back in 2025, including the replacement for Jeep's popular Cherokee SUV.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Appearing on Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea show, published Monday, Jan. 13, The Real Housewives of New York City star, 45, spoke about her botox and filler use following comments made about her face by costar Brynn Whitfield, 39.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Trump tells his supporters that the left views them with contempt, and progressives don’t do enough to challenge that caricature.—
John Blake,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Amid this success, cards and custom prints from the shop — including T-shirts featuring a caricature of Hatch — have become bestsellers locally and online.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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For these women, their trade — traditional Palestinian embroidery, called tatreez — provides both a livelihood and a connection to their homeland.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Both stand on rounded heels and are decorated with tonal embroidery based on designs sketched by James.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new species was identified by its scale arrangement, coloring, body size and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Divide in batches, and tint each with a different color of pastel food coloring, if desired.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padding. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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