padding
Example Sentences
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Egyptian immigrants Azzam and Samra Ahmed are padding their savings by performing for bots in their one-bedroom apartment in Pasadena.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Until then, however, chances are that Mercedes will keep padding its cushion atop the standings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
His decision to chase balls in Argentina, rather than CV padding in the UK, helped his frame bulk out and convert into a second row.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Enhancing the cabin’s upgraded experience are the comfy front seats with loads of padding to absorb the abuse of going off pavement.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
The two dæmons moved through the silent village, in and out of the shadows, padding cat-formed across the moonlit gathering-floor, pausing outside the open door of Mary’s house.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.