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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
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
Moreover, high-speed radio frequency pads were added to these sections for faster, simpler, and more efficient operation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Then, read on for other popular walking pads.
—Rachel Simon, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
One, Manning, 5 feet 8, who runs like a steam engine in pads, is not to be impeded, nor are his teammates, who routed Newington, 50-0 on Sunday.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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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
Moreover, high-speed radio frequency pads were added to these sections for faster, simpler, and more efficient operation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Then, read on for other popular walking pads.
—Rachel Simon, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
One, Manning, 5 feet 8, who runs like a steam engine in pads, is not to be impeded, nor are his teammates, who routed Newington, 50-0 on Sunday.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pads
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Because kids know how to use tablets and touch screen but typing and other fine motor skills.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Criminals are often motivated by the profitability of the trade, knowing that smartphones, tablets and other portable devices, which can be easily swiped away, are not only expensive but also easy to offload.Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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The hearing also centered on notepads seized from Combs’ cell, which were subject to a debate over attorney-client privilege.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
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After his associate John McWhinnie died in a snorkeling accident, in 2012, Horowitz cleaned out inventory, and sold the notepads to two rock-memorabilia specialists.Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Since launching five years ago, Hest has expanded out its lineup of rectangular Foamy mattresses to include variants for specific vehicle and dwelling types, such as camper vans and rooftop tents.New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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Upholstered furniture under the law includes couches, chairs and mattresses.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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New fenders are more angular and the rear tailgate and taillights look more futuristic.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In true street truck style, this F100’s ride height is lowered with aftermarket Fox coilover suspension, and tucked under its brawny fenders are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Forgeline wheels wrapped in thick Michelin summer rubber.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While there are multiple camps available for booking, those who value privacy should be sure to spend their stay in the , a collection of six abodes that offer gorgeous views of the nearby Korannaberg Mountains.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, December has carriers big and small kicking off dozens of new routes to the Caribbean, the South Pacific, desert abodes, and snowy mountains.Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Pads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pads. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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