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adjective

as in stretched

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padded

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verb (1)

past tense of pad
as in exaggerated
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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padded

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verb (2)

past tense of pad
as in walked
to go on foot a cat padded silently by

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Recent Examples of padded
Adjective
The backpack is also designed with a padded laptop sleeve, several pockets, and a detachable pouch for storing valuables or toiletries. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 The backpack should sit at waist level, fit snugly against the back, and be worn with both padded shoulder straps, not over one shoulder. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 During a team drill in Tuesday’s padded practice, trainers removed the brace and examined his right elbow. — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The upper of the latter shoe is paired with the sole unit of the former as an answer to calls from consumers for a version of Norda’s flagship shoe with a padded collar. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 On the first day of the Games, two humanoid robots beat Usain Bolt’s world record for the 100-meter dash—before crashing into a padded wall. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 Make sure your sock isn’t overly padded and still fits comfortably inside your sneaker or running shoes without being too restrictive. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The record-breaking robot fell after hitting the finish line, a padded barrier, with sparks flying from its waist. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 In June, a crowd packed into Italie Deux, a Paris shopping center owned by Ikea’s real estate arm, to watch adults hurl pillows at each other in a padded ring. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
Andruw Monasterio padded the lead with a two-run single in the ninth and scored on Nick Sogard's RBI double. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 This design helps the pillow stay in place without shifting and many even include a backrest and padded arms. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Jones, the former Apple exec who recently re-joined Amazon, padded out the programming wish list. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Devers padded the lead to three with a solo home run, his 28th homer of the season, over the right field wall in the fifth inning. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 How to carry the load safely Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 This season’s combination of a sputtering offense and a shaky bullpen – exposed again Sunday as the Brewers padded their lead in the late innings – is already way too stomach-churning for Dodger fans. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2026 She was then treated and cleared for travel, and her sling was padded with foam to keep her from flailing her tail. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for padded
  1. stretched
  2. exaggerated
  3. walked
  4. embroidered
  5. colored
  6. stepped
  7. enlarged
  8. enhanced
Adjective
  • This feed-in jumbo braid updo on Teyonah Parris is achieved by adding a lot of pre-stretched braiding hair when creating the cornrows.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • But the case shapes alone tell you Samsung isn’t treating the Wide as a stretched version of the Ultra.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of stretched
Verb
  • But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.
    — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela's reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Verb
  • One day earlier, given the same advance notice, Allen struck out twice and walked during a 6-2 loss.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After striking out the side in the first, Cavalli walked the bases loaded with one out in the second but then struck out Owen Caissie and Mack to escape the jam.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of walked
Adjective
  • Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Mann’s midi dress from Magda Butrym featured a white sheer blouse with a high, mock neckline, long sleeves, and tiny embroidered floral details scattered across the fabric.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of embroidered
Verb
  • Groups of four gather for play, cocktails and canapés in a space colored after Caroline Astor’s embellished dresses and jewelry.
    — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • They are often colored blue, black, or dark brown on the outside, with interiors made of the shining nacre, or mother-of-pearl, layer.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • The tennis ace stepped behind the club’s plush bar to serve his signature drink, Fritzy Spicy Margarita, and welcomed invitees with a rousing toast.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Messi, who was a superstar with European teams Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, is regarded as one of the greatest players to have stepped onto a soccer pitch.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepped
Adjective
  • The ex-couple were again spotted together the following year at the funeral for Panettiere’s brother, Jansen, who died from an enlarged heart in February 2023.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • All3MI boss Louise Pedersen left, with Banijay Rights CEO Cathy Payne running the enlarged business.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of enlarged
Verb
  • For daily family casual gaming scenarios, the M7SG is equipped with exclusive Game Mode Plus and enhanced Game Bar, supporting VRR variable refresh rate and ALLM automatic low-latency mode.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhanced

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“Padded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padded. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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