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
Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under the couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have been hiding since last spring.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Fluff and rotate throw pillows, vacuum under couch cushions, declutter coffee tables and side tables, wash blankets and throws and add fresh flowers or greenery.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have a way of hiding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Its two-tone color scheme is easy to match with patio umbrellas as well as outdoor cushions and throw pillows.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Experts then came up with a sophisticated plan to use air cushions to lift the animal onto a tarp, which would have been secured to two pontoons and attached to a tugboat.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Reviewers describe the sofa as one with just enough firmness, so the cushions keep their shape while still feeling comfortable for hours of relaxation.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
As with all cushions, there’s a learning curve, especially if you’re used to liquid foundations.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under the couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have been hiding since last spring.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Fluff and rotate throw pillows, vacuum under couch cushions, declutter coffee tables and side tables, wash blankets and throws and add fresh flowers or greenery.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have a way of hiding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Its two-tone color scheme is easy to match with patio umbrellas as well as outdoor cushions and throw pillows.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Experts then came up with a sophisticated plan to use air cushions to lift the animal onto a tarp, which would have been secured to two pontoons and attached to a tugboat.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Reviewers describe the sofa as one with just enough firmness, so the cushions keep their shape while still feeling comfortable for hours of relaxation.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
The comfy gel pad cushions your joints, and provides gentle compression to reduce pain and swelling.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushions
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Airlines with stronger margin buffers, better fuel hedging, and lower direct operational exposure to the Middle East are among those expected to best weather the looming travel turmoil, Loredana Muharremi, equity analyst at Morningstar, wrote in a note on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tim’s view No matter what happens in the Strait of Hormuz, one legacy of the Iran war will have been to lay bare the dire need for energy-importing countries to build new buffers from volatile global markets.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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There’s an adjustment period — percale can feel crisp at first — but most people acclimate within a week or two and find cotton softens further with every wash, rather than pilling or degrading like synthetics.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Many types of seeds benefit from soaking in room temperature water before planting, which softens the outer covering and allows the seed germ to break through easier.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
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With headquarters in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab can launch vehicles from the USA as well as from its A and B launch pads on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula for its partly-recoverable, smaller payload, two-stage Electron rockets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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These renewal and rejuvenation toner pads help visibly smooth texture, refine pores and improve skin tone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What are these invisible bumpers?—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The midnight purple color-shifting material was designed to replicate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, which is woven across the jerseys, including the number set and shields on each sleeve.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 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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Approximately 2,000 silkworm cocoons are needed to produce one pound of silk.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Systematically go through every container in the pantry, looking for signs of larvae, cocoons, or beetles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Cushions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushions. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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