padded

Example Sentences

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Strolling alongside her father in front of a towering intercontinental ballistic missile, she wore black trousers and a white padded jacket with her long hair tied back.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Her board was also padded, which reduced damage to fabrics and helped prevent garment creases during ironing, and it was collapsible, enabling easy storage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The increase in employment March — the biggest in 15 months — was padded by the return of 31,000 striking nurses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Then, with a lick of my cheek, he moved away and padded to the hole he’d come out through and back into the house.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler