pads

NOUN

protection

Synonyms

WEAK

buffer cushion filling packing stuffing wad wadding waste

NOUN

tablet of paper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

notebook notepad paper

STRONG

block jotter memorandum parchment quire ream scratch slips

WEAK

scratch pad

NOUN

dwelling, room

Synonyms

STRONG

abode coop crib digs hangout hideout hive house layout lodging quarters residence residency setup

VERB

protect with cushioning

Synonyms

STRONG

cushion fill line pack protect shape stuff

WEAK

fill out

Antonyms

WEAK

simplify uncomplicate

VERB

elaborate, amplify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

augment embellish fudge inflate overstate

STRONG

bulk embroider enlarge exaggerate expand increase lengthen magnify overdraw protract spin stretch

WEAK

fill out flesh out

Antonyms

STRONG

abbreviate abridge compress curtail decrease diminish lessen lower play down reduce shorten shrink

WEAK

simplify uncomplicate

VERB

walk quietly; walk ploddingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sneak traipse

STRONG

creep hike march patter pitter-patter plod pussyfoot steal tramp trek trudge

WEAK

go barefoot

Antonyms

STRONG

tiptoe

WEAK

simplify uncomplicate

Example Sentences

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“The gated, private parcel offers dramatic panoramic city views and sweeping vistas, with multiple usable tiers featuring generous flat pads, terraced gardens, and a dedicated pool level,” the description notes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Explosions on pads are rare, but a risk for operators, which spend significant sums developing launch infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He could just take a tight end or whoever came to block him, grab his pads, shove him off and go make the play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

"I am wearing thick shorts, pads, pessary and a device, and I am still leaking visibly – it just adds to the stress of competing," Aimee said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Working twelve-hour days in the tropical heat, teams raced to pour concrete rocket-launching pads.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin