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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Brinton said the firm is working with experts to map and appraise the land taken for the trail, as well as things like fencing or buffers landowners have had to install.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025 -
The floor buffers come out, whining like jet engines in the hallways, erasing over a month’s worth of shoe scuffs that made the place look like the dasher boards at the hockey rink.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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Cream boucle cushions add just the right amount of texture and comfort to balance the chair's traditional, streamlined look.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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It’s made of mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood and comes with plush, colorful cushions that are comfortable and supportive.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Observers suggest that the test increases pressure on the United States and NATO to reconsider current policies and adapt to the introduction of underwater nuclear drones capable of evading ballistic missile shields.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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While effective, Whipple shields are heavy, costly, and prone to fragmentation on impact, ironically adding more debris to the environment they’re meant to protect.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The two mop pads, which are removable, oscillate and actually reach out beyond the circular form of the robot vacuum.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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The roboformed tailgate, the overlanding camper made from recycled carbon fiber aero panels, and off-road bumpers are custom designed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Cushionings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushionings. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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