as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
used a blanket as a cushion between the two tables in the moving van
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as in softens
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 cushions
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s made with a beautiful and resilient Iroko wood frame, and water-repellant polyester cushions.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
As a bonus, this chair doubles as a sleeper—the cushions fold out to create a twin-size bed.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Remove and wash all bed cushions, sheets, pillows, blankets or couch linens in hot water.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The midsole features foam cushions that provide excellent support while keeping the shoe lightweight.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, for a few days now, CBS News Philadelphia has checked out a dozen complaints on torn speed cushions.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Its 250-gram ergonomic design is built for marathons, featuring breathable memory foam ear cushions that stay comfortable for hours.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The stools feature plush cushions for more comfortable seating and are designed to slide under the table when not in use.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 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
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, 20 Feb. 2026
In a healthy economy, the middle and working classes provide a floor of stable demand that cushions this volatility.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
This structure cushions physical contact and detects impact forces in real time, improving safety during close human–robot interaction.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
In the example below, Matty Cash is pressed and goes long to Rogers, who, surrounded by three Tottenham players, deftly cushions the ball on his chest before flicking it back to John McGinn.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
These are lined with cozy fleece and have a memory foam insole that cushions each step and contours to your foot shape for customized support.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Trendy grey-style palette, colorful headboards and cushions and thick throws.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s made with a beautiful and resilient Iroko wood frame, and water-repellant polyester cushions.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
As a bonus, this chair doubles as a sleeper—the cushions fold out to create a twin-size bed.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Remove and wash all bed cushions, sheets, pillows, blankets or couch linens in hot water.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The midsole features foam cushions that provide excellent support while keeping the shoe lightweight.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, for a few days now, CBS News Philadelphia has checked out a dozen complaints on torn speed cushions.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Its 250-gram ergonomic design is built for marathons, featuring breathable memory foam ear cushions that stay comfortable for hours.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The stools feature plush cushions for more comfortable seating and are designed to slide under the table when not in use.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 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
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, 20 Feb. 2026
In a healthy economy, the middle and working classes provide a floor of stable demand that cushions this volatility.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
This structure cushions physical contact and detects impact forces in real time, improving safety during close human–robot interaction.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
In the example below, Matty Cash is pressed and goes long to Rogers, who, surrounded by three Tottenham players, deftly cushions the ball on his chest before flicking it back to John McGinn.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
These are lined with cozy fleece and have a memory foam insole that cushions each step and contours to your foot shape for customized support.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushions
Noun
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Asian economies, which take the vast majority of the crude and LNG that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, were the first to reach for green buffers after the US and Israel began striking Iran.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Limited Financial Buffers The survey also sheds light on how limited many households’ financial buffers are.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the month, the mood softens as the sun enters Taurus, bringing the focus back to friendships, collaborations and long-term dreams.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first week of spring practice has come and gone for coach Tim Albin and the Charlotte 49ers, who put on pads for the first time Saturday morning.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sleeping bags were permitted, but not pillows or pads.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, despite pushing through crowds and navigating off slippery rides, the traction, wide platform, and foam bumpers on both sides of the heel kept her feet stable, preventing ankle rolls or excessive stress.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some protesters wearing shields and gas masks on the other side of a fence at the federal complex picked up the canisters and tossed them back at police.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Opening Day festivities in Cincinnati ended with a series of disturbances Thursday evening that prompted police armed with nonlethal shotguns, pepper spray and riot shields to shut down The Banks and send hundreds of revelers home early.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those sprawling fenders clear room for taller, wider tires, including meaty 345/25/ZR 21’s in back to improve traction and cornering grip.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Azulik Stepping inside Azulik feels nothing short of entering a liveable piece of art, its tangle of beach wood, stone, and concrete crafting spaces reminiscent of bird nests and cocoons across its 48-villa property.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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By the time the wasp larvae spin their white rice-like cocoons, the caterpillar has suffered irreversible damage and can no longer damage your tomato crop.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Cushions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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