as in softened
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 cushioned
The Arch Fit sole provides support, and the heel pillow in the back keeps your foot cushioned.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
This is a dramatic shift resulting from a substantial drop in living standards over the last few years, a drop that was not cushioned by the nation’s vast lithium reserves.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Similarly, a basketball team accustomed to new hardwood may benefit from training sessions on worn or cushioned courts that simulate upcoming away venues.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
They’re made with real leather and are cushioned to cradle your foot.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This slip-on sneaker comes in over two dozen colorways, is machine washable and features Skechers Memory Foam cushioned comfort insoles.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
These Reebok shoes are cushioned enough to absorb impact on family bike rides, long walks, and at the playground with her little one.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
The sleek, stylish, and softly cushioned Sonos Ace headphones are now discounted by $100, and that's music to our ears.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
While heels can get a bad reputation for being uncomfortable, the memory foam insole in these will help your foot stay supported and cushioned.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
This is a dramatic shift resulting from a substantial drop in living standards over the last few years, a drop that was not cushioned by the nation’s vast lithium reserves.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Similarly, a basketball team accustomed to new hardwood may benefit from training sessions on worn or cushioned courts that simulate upcoming away venues.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
They’re made with real leather and are cushioned to cradle your foot.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This slip-on sneaker comes in over two dozen colorways, is machine washable and features Skechers Memory Foam cushioned comfort insoles.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
These Reebok shoes are cushioned enough to absorb impact on family bike rides, long walks, and at the playground with her little one.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
The sleek, stylish, and softly cushioned Sonos Ace headphones are now discounted by $100, and that's music to our ears.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
While heels can get a bad reputation for being uncomfortable, the memory foam insole in these will help your foot stay supported and cushioned.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioned
softened
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What’s more, a lot of Americans still have mortgage rates that are low enough to make the idea of a move daunting, and affordability overall hasn’t improved much even as the economy has softened.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Materials are interesting in that a low looks to have been established, while Capital Equipment has softened somewhat recently.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Cushioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioned. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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