padded

Example Sentences

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She cocked her head, padded cautiously across the patio, and hid beneath a chair.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Kayleigh, who owns a children's fashion brand, said she understood having an extra layer of protection in swimwear for modesty purposes, but said this particular padded design was "not OK" for an eight-year-old girl.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Saturday’s practice was the fifth of UCLA’s spring schedule, featuring fully padded, live reps and a lot of energy at Spaulding Field.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

As I had no address to give them, I ignored their questions and padded my replies with broad references to snow, and beauty, and solitude.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt