CUSHIONING Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of cushioning

as in buffer

something that serves as a protective barrier put plenty of cushioning around that bottle of wine if you're going to carry it home in your suitcase

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cushioning

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adjective

as in softening

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cushioning

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verb

present participle of cushion

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

Noun

For anyone who prioritizes cushioning, the Bondi 9 sneaker is hard to beat. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 At more than 15% off, this rounded dining chair with a comfy rounded seat, just the right amount of cushioning, and a midcentury-esque shape is a yes from us. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 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. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 May 2026 It’s equipped with the same overall upper design and most crucially, uses a combination of Abzorb and Abzorb SBS underfoot cushioning. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cushioning

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning

Noun

Fortuitously, the small kiosk where Gil was encased acted as a kind of buffer, offering some measure of protection from the accumulation of debris looming above.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
However, the leather piping on the base does offer a small buffer of protection.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026

Definition of buffer

Adjective

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.

— Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
The formula is infused with emollient fatty acids to help support the skin’s moisture barrier, while its semi-sheer finish ensures a soft glow—far from the heavy-handed bronzer looks of the mid-2010s.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025

Definition of emollient

Verb

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.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Definition of softening

Noun

Full-back massage seat cushion with deep-kneading massage nodes, adjustable heat, vibration and customizable intensity turns any chair into a relaxation destination.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Pairing him with Maxey, Philadelphia has two of the conference’s most dynamic players, while also giving Embiid a cushion to try and get his body right throughout the regular season.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of cushion

Adjective

Weeks’ mother described her daughter as passionate about music and justice, witty and compassionate.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of compassionate

Noun

Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
The company is currently rebuilding the pad, and working to determine what caused the anomaly.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of pad

Noun

Defense stocks have enjoyed a bumper year in 2026, as conflicts from Ukraine to Iran increase demand for munitions worldwide.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The debut Elora neatly brings together a white RV box and a white chassis, offsetting all that brightness with numerous windows enclosed by black surrounds matching the Promaster front bumper.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

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