cushionings

plural of cushioning
as in buffers
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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Noun
  • On the inbound side, buffers can be established for every raw material or raw material families.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Land use is also more regulated and fragmented than in the 1930s, with programs that retire highly erodible land and encourage conservation buffers in vulnerable areas.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • The 150-gallon storage box has a 660-pound weight capacity, and can hold patio cushions, sports equipment, pool supplies, and more.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Security-camera footage filmed Harris and Perez getting out of their cars armed with their Glock service pistols and ballistic shields, the report states.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
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
  • These toner pads are an integral part of my skincare wind down every evening.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.
    New York Times, New York Times, 9 June 2026
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“Cushionings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushionings. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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