as in to soften
to lessen the shock of
a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job
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Recent Examples of cushion
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
That cash hoard provides a substantial downside cushion, and consequently makes selling downside puts a less risky affair.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
The Litfun slippers are constructed with a thick memory foam footbed that gently cushions and supports your feet with each step, while the faux fur lining offers plenty of warmth for chilly days.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
To add to the hilarity, one of the dachshunds appeared to have chewed through a couch cushion and somehow gotten stuck inside it, with its head and legs filmed protruding through the torn fabric.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
That cash hoard provides a substantial downside cushion, and consequently makes selling downside puts a less risky affair.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones breaks down over time.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
The Litfun slippers are constructed with a thick memory foam footbed that gently cushions and supports your feet with each step, while the faux fur lining offers plenty of warmth for chilly days.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushion
Noun
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English became a buffer, a soft curtain between myself and the memories that threatened to undo me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the impact on rivers is shocking and experts are sounding the alarm on what this means for the region, a biodiversity hot spot and crucial climate change buffer.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The seasonal shift to cheaper winter-blend gasoline could help offset cost increases related to the refinery fire, softening the impact for drivers.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The seat is made of high-density foam that softens with use and has a supportive spring underpinning.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One-hand clips on the nursing bra give access when the other arm is holding a baby and adjustable pads help with changing coverage needs across the day.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The extreme survival competition is returning to its Monday 8 PM slot, serving as a launch pad for Memory of a Killer.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Dimon, bureaucracy is a reflex that creeps into any large institution and shields leaders from reality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rodriguez didn't name nuclear energy specifically, but advocated for businesses to invest in renewable energy as part of the data center boom, and Roys agreed the state should ensure companies invest in upgrades to the state's energy infrastructure and shield ratepayers from higher costs.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Silverado is a single-cab truck with a steel front bumper.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Turismo measures 19 feet bumper to bumper, the Terreno measures 22 feet, and the Strada measures 24 feet.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Cushion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushion. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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