wads
- present tense form of wad (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Her history of Kleenex tissues is a tour de force: We learn that the Kimberly-Clark Corp., which owns Kleenex, played on the fear that reusable handkerchiefs were essentially wads of tuberculosis germs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
He posed for photos holding Rolex watches and expensive cigars, and pretending to eat wads of banknotes.
From BBC • May 7, 2025
But at the time, the test involved a series of plastic balls, paper wads, and sponges—nothing like real waste.
From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025
In Damascus, some have taken to carrying backpacks instead of wallets to carry the wads of cash they need to make everyday purchases amid the rampant inflation, while families struggle to buy basic necessities.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023
Papa himself never greeted Papa-Nnukwu, never visited him, but he sent slim wads of naira through Kevin or through one of our umunna members, slimmer wads than he gave Kevin as a Christmas bonus.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
