Synonyms of cushions

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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

At the Pool House, blue and teal cushions rest under striped umbrellas. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Sharkey explains that a slightly thicker outsole cushions each step, which is especially important for people with high arches. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

The frame is delivered in one piece, so once the delivery men put it on the patio, there was nothing to do but wait for the cushions. — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

How to Clean Sunscreen From Upholstery Furniture cushions, upholstered chairs, and car seats are all likely to suffer a sunscreen stain or two each season. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

In one last seating trick for camping, the SkyNomad's rear row can flip-flop into rear-facing position, its backrests dropping into seat cushions while its cushions become backrests. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026

How Often To Steam Clean Porch Cushions Porch cushions should be deep-cleaned at least twice a year and always before they are put into storage for winter. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

Reviewers say the fabric repels stains and zips off the foam cushions to throw in the washing machine. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

And everyone is provided with a silk bathrobe, a lap towel and custom leather seat cushions that are cleaned after service. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

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