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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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This Quince pair is crafted from full-grain Italian leather, has a padded Ortholite insole for support, and a flexible outsole for comfort in every stride. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 Fresh off a light workout, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to a padded practice Friday for Day 9 of training camp. — Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026 After watching Tuesday and Wednesday’s padded practices with a ballcap on, Sutton took a few walk-through reps Thursday but didn’t participate in any team-period work. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026 Backup quarterback Jameis Winston also sizzled, completing 19-of-20 passes while running the second-team offense, marking his second straight explosive padded practice including Tuesday’s six-touchdown red zone performance. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 As the fielders, also unable to see, launch themselves across the grassy terrain to try to grab the ball, the hitter barrels into the padded base, crashing into it at full speed before tumbling to the ground. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Wright, who had a troublesome training camp last year, which was capped with a knee injury, delivered a couple of first-down runs during Thursday’s non-padded practice. — Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Miami Dolphins preparing for first preseason game The Dolphins are several practices into training camp in Miami Gardens, where the intensity increased with the team's first padded workouts. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 With the completion of its first full padded practice Tuesday, TCU football is nearing the midway point of fall camp. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

The central zipper compartment is padded and large enough to fit a laptop, and on either side there are additional slots for planners and notebooks, as well as more zippered spaces to keep keys, AirPods, and a wallet safe. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 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 The deep heel cup offers excellent stability, while the soft footbed is padded enough to wear for hours at a time. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Garrett Mitchell drove in another run in the fourth to cut the Giants lead to 3-2, but San Francisco padded its lead in the sixth inning when Christian Koss and Arraez each singled in a run with the bases loaded. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Do wrap bottles in protective materials While a sweater or jeans works in a pinch, padded wine sleeves or bubble-wrap sheets will be your best friend. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Tampa Bay, meanwhile, padded the American League’s best record to remain four games in front of the New York Yankees in the AL East. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 The Red Sox jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, padded it with home runs by Anthony Seigler and Wilyer Abreu and got six strong innings from starter Sonny Gray, who allowed one run. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Audiophiles can spend their days holed up in the dedicated music-listening room, while children have their own hideaway, a playroom equipped with a climbing wall, monkey bars, a swing, and a floor that is both padded and heated. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for padded

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

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The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

For the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Grande returned to her signature shade in a custom Alberta Ferretti look, wearing an off-the-shoulder pink satin gown layered beneath an embroidered floor-length cape.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
The embroidered face is a happy and friendly expression that features an open smile to show off its sharp shark teeth.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

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As for the other colors, the chance of finding a red lobster is 1 in 10 million, split-colored is 1 in 50 million, and albino is and cotton candy are 1 in 100 million.

— Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
It is sold as an ecru denim, and when customers piece dye the jean, only the warp is colored.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

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The Bercut Drive terminus will end in an enlarged cul-de-sac to service SacRT buses and large group vehicles visiting the Railyards.

— Vince Basada July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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