as in rolling
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 wadding
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2021
The wadding that created those poofy numbers is made of sustainable wool, for example.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2023
The kit comes with everything your astronaut friend needs, except for engines and recovery wadding.
—Matt Jancer, Wired, 17 Nov. 2021
However, even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2021
In Hexum’s case, for instance, the wadding used to hold the gunpowder in place shot out and the impact fractured his skull, sending bone fragments into his brain.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 22 Oct. 2021
Dummy bullets had been replaced with cardboard wadding, but a portion from one of the dummy bullets had broken off and remained in the gun.
—Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 25 Oct. 2021
Even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—CBS News, 23 Oct. 2021
Noun
There was reportedly no wadding for the blanks.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2021
The wadding that created those poofy numbers is made of sustainable wool, for example.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2023
The kit comes with everything your astronaut friend needs, except for engines and recovery wadding.
—Matt Jancer, Wired, 17 Nov. 2021
However, even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2021
In Hexum’s case, for instance, the wadding used to hold the gunpowder in place shot out and the impact fractured his skull, sending bone fragments into his brain.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 22 Oct. 2021
Dummy bullets had been replaced with cardboard wadding, but a portion from one of the dummy bullets had broken off and remained in the gun.
—Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 25 Oct. 2021
Even blanks can eject hot gases and paper or plastic wadding from the barrel that can be lethal at close range.
—CBS News, 23 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wadding
Noun
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Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione’s other meal choices in prison so far have included tacos or bean wrap filling, barbecue chicken or brown rice with vegetables, chicken tetrazzini, a hamburger, porcupine meatball, and mashed potatoes, per TMZ.Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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When the game begins, a team begins their turn by rolling a pair of giant foam dice and advancing a massive game piece up the enormous, piazza-sized board.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wheels light up whenever the scooter is rolling and twinkle in seven different preprogrammed styles.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Think about it: The holiday season involves packing bags, bedazzling your tree with baubles, and kneading dough for sugar cookies.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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As seen with companies like Microsoft, GE Digital and many others, AI can also drive intelligent packing, which involves gathering data from pictures of what needs to be moved to compile a list of materials that will be required.Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Prep for chilly winter weather with the Organic Pillow, featuring warm yet moisture-wicking wool in the fill.Abbey Stone, SELF, 1 Dec. 2024
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To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Silicone padding and foam cushioning ensure a pleasing key sound as well as precise typing and a better gaming experience.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Their sound is warm and bassy, yet refreshingly refined, and their durable plastic shells harbor plush padding for hours of comfort.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Wadding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wadding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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