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as in loads
a considerable amount a starlet who usually gets a big wad of publicity for her nonstop antics

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verb

as in to round
to form into a round compact mass she wadded up the paper and threw it in the wastebasket took the paper off the straw and wadded it up

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Recent Examples of wad
Noun
Witnesses said Brandon was clutching a bloody wad of money, and trying to speak. Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 And then there were the practitioners who sneaked wads of cash into the United States at the dance group’s direction. Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Sadly, the Lotus Evija X was on track for about two seconds flat before wadding itself up after augering into the safety hay bales that flank the start line of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. New Atlas, 12 July 2024 Standing in her massive walk-in closet in Manhattan, Gala tapes wads of cash to her body before frantically packing a suitcase. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wad 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wad
Noun
  • Large chunks of the property have been used for recycling and composting operations since 1995.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
  • The lefty is coming off a horrendous year and Arizona would likely eat a large chunk of his contract to move him.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Discovery announced the launch of a new Max/STARZ bundle for customers to subscribe to both streaming services through Prime Video.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Investors are now focusing on Donald Trump’s first week back in the White House and another bundle of earnings.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • As the Academy Awards race rounds its final lap, the question is not just which films will win, but where to watch those vying for gold statuettes.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Jordon Smith, Jo Shimoda and Cole Davies round out the top five.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For the driver who sees their vehicle as simple transportation, whose priorities lie with reducing greenhouse emissions, or simply who doesn’t care about what powers their car all that much, a plug-in hybrid can make a ton of sense.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Crews have been removing more than 10 tons of debris and sanitizing campuses.
    Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Greedily grab big hunks of it straight from its container to scarf down with half of a sleeve of Saltines and a couple of pickles!
    Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
  • If what your dinner needs is a big hunk of meat on the table, and for some people that's a non-negotiable for a holiday dinner, this is a really good option.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Then, abruptly, the Ravens’ fortunes, like Jackson’s reputation, were in Mark Andrews’ hands.
    Michael Silver, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Meme coins can be used by scammers looking to make a quick fortune at the expense of unwary investors.
    Alan Suderman, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Paul and Gauff then kept the American mojo rolling even further, winning their fourth-round matches over Alexander Davidovich Fokina and Belinda Bencic.
    Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Then roll it on the ground to gather more snow and increase the size of the base.
    Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Sometimes, the first course is kind of mild — a basket of bread and a clump of butter.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Falling ice: Beware of falling ice and snow clumps from tall buildings while things melt.
    Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Wad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wad. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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