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

2 of 2

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

Tech companies are turning over the couch cushions in their hunt for money to fund the AI buildout. — Ellen Dimauro, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

The success of these initiatives hinges on whether OpenAI can find enough compute in the couch cushions. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones These over-ear headphones have soft ear cushions that don’t press on your ears and a band that distributes pressure across your head for all-day comfort. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Plush ear cushions and a padded headband support long listening sessions. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Moisture trapped in thick cushions and filling can cause musty odors, so drying the bed thoroughly is essential. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Vacuum between and beneath the cushions of your furniture and spot treat any stains. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026

Partly inspired by her time working as a museum security guard, they are often accompanied by water bottles, cushions, books, or other belongings that give a sense of the presence of the person who sits there. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Rug Island — named after a season two episode where the characters use their imagination to create an island from a rug, throw cushions and colored pens — comes on a green and orange LP. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 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