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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as in softening
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Recent Examples of cushioning
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
The airline is also reconfiguring aircraft to increase cabin comfort, including installing new seats with more cushioning and headrests.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The footbed has slight cushioning, with a hint of arch support to ward off foot pain.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
This two-inch-thick topper has secure elastic bands to place over your mattress and even comes with an optimal cushioning organic cotton cover.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Verb
Designed for walking, these sneakers have breathable mesh to keep your feet cool on hot summer days, plus a grippy rubber sole and impressive cushioning.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
The airline is also reconfiguring aircraft to increase cabin comfort, including installing new seats with more cushioning and headrests.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The footbed has slight cushioning, with a hint of arch support to ward off foot pain.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
This two-inch-thick topper has secure elastic bands to place over your mattress and even comes with an optimal cushioning organic cotton cover.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
Noun
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But Trump is also shifting his approach toward India, which has long served as a regional buffer against China and whose leader has had a close relationship with Trump.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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This can involve slapping, beating, or punching the carpet to create a manual vibration, or by using a tool such as an orbital buffer or the butt end of a drill to agitate the fibers.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Another indicator of a softening economy is Industrial Production.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The British government will see a deal it as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.—
Zeke Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The British government will see a deal as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The cabin includes red leather on the seat cushions and the cabin and cargo floor, while a red fabric covers the seat uppers, armrests and instrument panel.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some porch cushions and pillows really ought be brought in every night.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s no need to constantly change your tampons or pads throughout the day.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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James Cook emerged from the Highmark Stadium tunnel in full pads and uniform, putting a charge into the pregame summer air.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Though a small sample, their reactions were notably compassionate towards transgender people and supportive of the doctors who provided their care.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Being more compassionate and respectful to the needs of your squad and family, instead of just asserting your wants, adds a new dimension to your connection with them.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Joy Sunday: Nevermore Academy kind of acts as a shield for Bianca in season one.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although neither are overly complicated, the Taskmaster battle has a fun schtick where players have to knock out the boss’ Captain America-like shield, leaving him vulnerable to attacks for a limited time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Seasons 15 and 16, which were produced at the same time as part of a bumper order, saw the introduction of a Mega Wall.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nintendo more than doubled revenue in its fiscal first quarter, as the company logged bumper sales of its Switch 2 console in the first month of release.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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