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as in loads
a considerable amount
a starlet who usually gets a big wad of publicity for her nonstop antics
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as in bundle
a very large amount of money
amassed—and lost—a wad playing the stock market
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as in to round
to form into a round compact mass
she wadded up the paper and threw it in the wastebasket took the paper off the straw and wadded it up
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Recent Examples of wad
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2024
Jason lays down the law and makes Drew contribute his wad of krona to a team excursion.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 Aug. 2024
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2024
Some have the familiar mushroom shape of a stalk and a cap, but others resemble fluorescent corals, wads of clear brown jelly, brilliant yellow buttons — bizarre forms visible to the naked eye for only a brief window while the organisms release their spores.
—Rachel Bujalski Veronique Greenwood, New York Times, 11 June 2024
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Noun
As a result, patrons — especially tourists — carry wads of bills to dinner, making stacks of pesos for the tip alone a common sight given the country’s largest denomination banknote was until recently just 2,000 pesos (about $1.50).
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Standing in her massive walk-in closet in Manhattan, Gala tapes wads of cash to her body before frantically packing a suitcase.
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Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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But not everyone has a large chunk of money that is heading their way soon.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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During its Cyber Week sale, Nest is offering up to 20 percent off and a free bedding bundle.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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Other offers include buy one, get one deals on pillows and sheet bundles.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jelly Roll will join Post Malone on most of the tour dates — but not at State Farm Stadium — with Sierra Ferrell rounding out the lineup on select dates.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
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Add in your favorite new mystery novel, a wool blanket and some Earl Gray to really round out the wintry vibes and stay cozy until spring has sprung.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Who makes the best tamales in Phoenix? Metro Phoenix is home to tons of Latin American restaurants.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fin whales are the second-largest whale species, according to NOAA Fisheries, and fully grown can reach up to 85 feet long and weigh between 40 tons and 80 tons.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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As the host and co-creator of Hallmark’s first reality competition series, Bennett is hoping to discover the network’s next holiday hunk in Finding Mr. Christmas (premiering Thursday, Oct. 31, exclusively on Hallmark+).Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
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Some of your fave Hallmark hunks will be stopping by our office and giving us a sneak peek at what to expect from their holiday slate.Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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To whip him into shape, Edelman’s father took him to see John Arrillaga, the Bay Area real estate mogul who made a fortune developing the farmland surrounding Silicon Valley into office space.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Despite his amazing coaching success, Mike Ditka was always consistent in attributing much of his good fortune to the contributions of his two Hall of Fame coaching mentors, Tom Landry of the Cowboys and George Halas of the Bears.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Formula 1 rolled the dice with the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but the early signs are that its numbers have come up.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fortunato affectionately rolls his eyes when Henderson insists he is finished rearranging.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
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So, how might this drug clear these protein clumps? Methazolamide is a type of drug known as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, which stops the activity of an important enzyme involved in regulating acidity levels in our cells.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Photos pinned to Google Maps from years past show this bridge as a dark round tunnel, slick from mud and moisture, with clumps of unidentifiable detritus scattered along its length.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Wad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wad. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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