Synonyms of cushions

cushions 1 of 2

noun

plural of cushion

as in buffers

something that serves as a protective barrier

used a blanket as a cushion between the two tables in the moving van

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buffers
• pads
• bumpers
• shields
• fenders
• cocoons
• cushionings
• barricades
• paddings
• baffles
• safeguards
• mufflers
• cordons

cushions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cushion

as in softens

to lessen the shock of

a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softens
• buffers
• gentles
• baffles
• moderates
• mitigates
• alleviates
• obtunds
• deadens
• dampens
• tempers
• modulates
• dulls
• relieves
• lightens
• allays
• eases
• assuages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intensifies
• heightens
• sharpens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cushions

Noun

Interiors are simple—there’s just a huge double bed, a daybed, and plump floor cushions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Count seats against your guest list, then throw down floor cushions or a blanket pile instead of dragging in extra chairs. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Count seats against your list first, then fill any gaps with floor cushions or a blanket zone instead of buying furniture. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

The foam cushions on the headband and earcups are all thick and plush. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

In an ornate Italian Renaissance-style room, participants sit scattered across couches and cushions, cross-legged with their eyes closed. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

All have a sleek minimal feel, with jute rugs and linen cushions adding just a touch of colour to the all-neutral palette. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Big caps were offering one of the most sumptuous cushions over bonds ever seen. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

When considering thrift store furniture with upholstery, always check the cushions and padding for unpleasant odors. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Verb

Steering response is quick, precise and abetted by standard rear-axle steering and adaptive damping that cushions bumps and keeps the car level and stable in quick maneuvers. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026

While the sole is much thinner than many of the other options on our list, it’s made out of plush memory foam that cushions the foot with every step. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

The glossy oil-gel formula cushions lips with squalane, passion fruit seed oil, and sodium hyaluronate for juicy hydration, while a hint of peppermint and menthol delivers a subtle cooling sensation that makes lips feel instantly refreshed. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026

The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026

Shoppers are raving about this $7 kneeling pad that cushions aging knees against hard, damp, and dirty ground. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026

The comfy gel pad cushions your joints, and provides gentle compression to reduce pain and swelling. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026

Its dense, ointment-like texture melts on contact, forming a protective seal that cushions fragile skin while locking in moisture. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026

It’s made with a flexible and plush EVA midsole that cushions every step and absorbs shock keeping foot pain away. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026