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
These sneakers are cushioned and intensely supportive, suited for anything from roadside jogging to gym reps, to heading out for a long, leisurely walk with a friend.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Our Top Korean Moisturizers for Dry Skin Each of the following expert- and editor-approved pick targets a common skin concern—from redness to fine lines—helping skin feel cushioned, supple, and consistently balanced.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The flexible build and cushioned footbed allow for all-day comfort, while their sleek shape transitions easily from yard work to quick neighborhood errands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
This means your foot is cushioned and supported throughout the shoe, which is ideal for walking miles and miles.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Walters controlled his pass and cushioned it into the path of the advancing Charlie Adam, who was midway in his own half.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
These booties, which are lined with plush faux fur and cushioned with memory foam, are the kind of gift someone will never want to take off.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
The three-pointer, off a turnover by Tennessee (10-4, 0-1), cushioned Arkansas' lead to 76-68 with three minutes left.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Our Top Korean Moisturizers for Dry Skin Each of the following expert- and editor-approved pick targets a common skin concern—from redness to fine lines—helping skin feel cushioned, supple, and consistently balanced.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The flexible build and cushioned footbed allow for all-day comfort, while their sleek shape transitions easily from yard work to quick neighborhood errands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
This means your foot is cushioned and supported throughout the shoe, which is ideal for walking miles and miles.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Walters controlled his pass and cushioned it into the path of the advancing Charlie Adam, who was midway in his own half.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
These booties, which are lined with plush faux fur and cushioned with memory foam, are the kind of gift someone will never want to take off.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
The three-pointer, off a turnover by Tennessee (10-4, 0-1), cushioned Arkansas' lead to 76-68 with three minutes left.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioned
softened
Verb
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Bake until eggplant has softened and started turning brown on the edges, about 10-15 minutes.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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That federal tax relief also has softened state tax revenues.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Cushioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioned. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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