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
Available in two widths, these faux leather boots have the brand’s signature Soft System cushioned footbed for all-day comfort, plus treaded rubber outsoles for grip.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Without any subsidy, they will not be cushioned from the full costs of premiums.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The sleek, stylish, and softly cushioned Sonos Ace Headphones in black are now discounted by $97, and that's music to our ears.
—PC Magazine, 15 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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Without any subsidy, they will not be cushioned from the full costs of premiums.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The sleek, stylish, and softly cushioned Sonos Ace Headphones in black are now discounted by $97, and that's music to our ears.
—PC Magazine, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioned
softened
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Add bell pepper, onion, scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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But that’s also true of every Democrat who won on Tuesday — including Mamdani himself, who has softened some of his stances on policing including past calls to defund the NYPD and build no new jails.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cushioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioned. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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