WAD Synonyms: 255 Similar and Opposite Words

wad 1 of 2

noun

ˈwäd

Definition of wad

as in loads

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

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as in chunk

a small uneven mass a wad of gum stuck to the desk

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as in bundle

a very large amount of money amassed—and lost—a wad playing the stock market

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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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Noun

Actor Orlando Brown slapped recording artist Ray J in the face with a wad of cash. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

Verb

The pieces are ultra-light, and eco-friendly, mixing recycled down and wadding padding. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 This report wads produced by Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami. — Cbs News Miami, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wad

Noun

The finding challenges earlier computer models that predict how nuclear fusion reactor materials handle extreme thermal loads.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
For everyday loads of shirts, pants and towels, that’s more than enough.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Expect Black to play a good chunk of snaps Thursday to solidify his standing after San Francisco drafted him in the third round, calling him the second-best running back in the draft despite being the third off the board.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Fujiyama spent a chunk of our interview talking up investments in Europe’s defense sector, where Carlyle sees a €9 trillion opportunity.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Walls are lined from floor to ceiling with shelves of spiritual goods, from herb bundles to Catholic prayer books.

— Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Pre-order bundles also include exclusive launch bonuses, including a custom smoker cover and a pair of heat-resistant gloves.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of bundle

Verb

New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia would round out the early states, throughout February.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia round out the early states, throughout February, according to the plan endorsed by the Democratic National Committee at its meeting in Texas.

— Mike Catalini, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of round

Noun

Naperville received 3,000 tons secured from the CMS bid and 4,000 tons through an emergency procurement with Midwest Salt.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Several other Ecuadorian nationals accused of coordinating tens of tons of cocaine per month and controlling a half-dozen additional front companies were also named.

— Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

Others are stewed with aromatics and oil to make a riotous take on XO sauce, funky and inky and complex, which gilds the hunks of squash under their corny beurre blanc.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
This hunk of hardware has no flywheel and employs seven wet multi-disc clutches, which enable it to skip gears as needed.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

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