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
Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
As a result, this demographic cohort has seen its financial cushions evaporate entirely.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The model-off-duty shoes boast a timeless look and cushioned feel fit for long days on your feet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Sales got a boost from generous government tax refunds in both April and May, though economists say that cash cushion is starting to fade.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
As a result, this demographic cohort has seen its financial cushions evaporate entirely.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Verb
This pair has a similar minimalist design, complete with an adjustable strap and cushioned footbed for comfort.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The model-off-duty shoes boast a timeless look and cushioned feel fit for long days on your feet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushion
Noun
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Most siblings have natural buffers.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
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Latency is generally the result of the many waypoints video data goes through between field and screen, as well as the fact that streamers build in a bit of buffer time to prevent feeds from constantly stopping and starting when internet connections falter.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Hot tubs are a great way to relax and let the muscles soften after a long day.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Your 4th House of Home softens as sensual Venus settles there and trines spiritual Neptune in your 12th House of Solitude, encouraging rest and boundary repair.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The graying wrap their knees in thick white pads, still chasing Saturday-morning glory at 70.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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The two partnered for hypersonic missile tests from the pad in the last two years, but the pad has also hosted commercial launch providers, including a pair of Astra Space launches, under a lease agreement with Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Officials cited the heat shield concerns as part of the need to add additional testing in space to the Artemis timeline.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Pro-Kremlin newspapers reported it, with some praising the performance of air defenses while noting that the strike highlighted the need to further strengthen the defensive shield around the capital.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Photos posted online showed a masked agent sitting on the ground against a vehicle bumper before being placed on a stretcher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Cushion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushion. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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