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 sleek, stylish, and softly cushioned Sonos Ace Headphones in black are now discounted by $97, and that's music to our ears.
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PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
They’re cushioned with removable memory foam insoles, and the rubber outsole keeps you steady on different terrain.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
One Battle, from Warner Bros, isn’t cushioned by telephones or technology.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Their contoured arch support keeps your feet cushioned.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 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, 4 Oct. 2025
Ensure items are securely cushioned within their storage boxes to prevent movement and scratches during handling and transportation.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Crocs are widely known for their comfort, thanks to their lightweight design and cushioned Croslite foam material that molds to the foot.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Mukuba streaked down the left sideline before being tackled by a sprinting Josh Simmons, but the turnover led to an Eagles touchdown drive, which cushioned their lead to 10 and effectively put a tight game out of reach.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
They’re cushioned with removable memory foam insoles, and the rubber outsole keeps you steady on different terrain.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
One Battle, from Warner Bros, isn’t cushioned by telephones or technology.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Their contoured arch support keeps your feet cushioned.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 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, 4 Oct. 2025
Ensure items are securely cushioned within their storage boxes to prevent movement and scratches during handling and transportation.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Crocs are widely known for their comfort, thanks to their lightweight design and cushioned Croslite foam material that molds to the foot.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Mukuba streaked down the left sideline before being tackled by a sprinting Josh Simmons, but the turnover led to an Eagles touchdown drive, which cushioned their lead to 10 and effectively put a tight game out of reach.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioned
softened
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The purification method the city is using for Phase One — called indirect potable reuse — softened that image somewhat by requiring the purified water to sit in a reservoir for months.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Stir in onion and poblano and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Cushioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioned. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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