pad

Example Sentences

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The pad of my left foot felt as if I’d stepped on a sanding belt.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s his first time living on his own, and while the new pad is adorned with Midcentury Modern furniture and eight guitars, almost everything else is a work in progress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Events include the wooden pillar throw, sack race and shin-kicking, where players pad their legs with straw and attempt to force their opponent to the ground.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The Spanish-inspired, opulent pad features a spiral staircase and library.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Emma and I trade facts back and forth, and she jots our notes onto a yellow legal pad.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller