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padding

[pad-ing] / ˈpæd ɪŋ /
NOUN
stuffing
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A Shein spokesperson told the BBC that padding in children's swimwear can be a "legitimate design feature" but said action would be taken if listings did not meet its standards.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Early’s performance is a truly remarkable highwire act, all the more so for the wig, padding and prosthetics he wears to play the character.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

My pod was roomy, with solid seat padding and a large TV screen that swiveled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

“All right. I had some of the padding taken out.”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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