as in softening
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as in buffering
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 cushioning
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Project Cloud Genuine Leather Beach Sandal Project Cloud's soft shoes with memory foam cushioning are a favorite of InStyle editors.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
The Logitech Signatire Comfort Plus M850 L mouse has a soft area of cushioning to ease pressure on the palm and heel of the hand.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Noun
For cute but comfy summer footwear, grab the KuaiLu Arch-Support Flip-Flops with supportive cushioning that holds up to 20,000-step days.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Project Cloud Genuine Leather Beach Sandal Project Cloud's soft shoes with memory foam cushioning are a favorite of InStyle editors.
—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Verb
Modern outdoor seating can definitely have cushioning, and this duo of chairs that Christina Lauren Designs included on this back porch couldn't appear more plush.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
The Logitech Signatire Comfort Plus M850 L mouse has a soft area of cushioning to ease pressure on the palm and heel of the hand.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
Noun
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Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
Adjective
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Meanwhile, emollient vitamin E and softening jojoba seed oil condition your natural nails, leaving them (and the skin around them) feeling softer and more hydrated.
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Barrier cream launches this time of year are plentiful, but there’s one that’s really worth your attention: Bubble’s Soft Swerve Barrier Restore Balm, an intensely emollient moisturizer that coats your skin in a nourishing formula that rewards you with a soft, supple complexion over night.
Verb
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And that's especially critical this July with inflation surging again, wages softening and higher borrowing costs expected to remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
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Most at-home versions last around one to four weeks, depending on hair type, product strength, and aftercare, with results gradually softening as the brow hairs return to their natural direction.
Noun
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That provided a significant cushion for prices.
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But despite a somewhat cold final 10 minutes, the Valkyries’ cushion was just too big for the Dream to overcome.
Adjective
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At their best, Cancers are compassionate, loyal, intuitive and deeply devoted.
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And the Supreme Court's ruling says that this means those people'spunishments are not extraordinary or compelling, as the compassionate release program mandates.
Noun
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Rather than get the rocket off the ground vertically on a launch pad, Northrop Grumman deploys an air-launch strategy to send the Pegasus to space.
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South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt was bowled between bat and pad by Marufa Akter.
Noun
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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The federal program, established by Congress in 1990, shields immigrants from countries in turmoil from deportation.
Noun
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The bumper was rubbing the tire and a headlight looked to be dragging.
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Two years later, batting cages, three go-kart tracks, bumper boats and laser tag were added.
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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