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
Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The chairs come with plush cushions and have ergonomic backs and high armrests for extra comfort, and the table is made from mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
This space by Bunsa Studio is both smart and stylish with its abstract floral cushions, deep benches, and Kelly green armchairs.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Photos released by the Navy show that the Iwo Jima—the flagship of the amphibious ready group—is equipped with AV-8B attack aircraft, MV-22B tilt-rotor transport aircraft, and AH-1Z attack helicopters, as well as landing craft air cushions for amphibious operations.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Until those questions are addressed in the courts, CU, CSU and any other school that wants to compete will have to find money between the couch cushions.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Retirement cushions The outlook is rosier in nine states, where retirees are expected to have surplus savings.
—Roxana Popescu, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
While old mine diamonds are rare and can be more costly, diamond shapes like cushions, emeralds and Asschers are easier to come by, said The Knot’s Hanlon.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
However, ADs do have a long history of crying poverty when faced with having to pay athletes, yet magically turning over couch cushions when the coach wants a raise.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Ankita Dhawan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Osteoarthritis is a disease that comes about as the cartilage that cushions your joints gradually disappears.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
As a three-piece, the band cushions their latest creations with percussive highlights.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Lift-Off is significantly more comfortable to sit on, and the cushions are quite wide, easily fitting both of us and one to two guests without cramming.
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The chairs come with plush cushions and have ergonomic backs and high armrests for extra comfort, and the table is made from mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
This space by Bunsa Studio is both smart and stylish with its abstract floral cushions, deep benches, and Kelly green armchairs.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Photos released by the Navy show that the Iwo Jima—the flagship of the amphibious ready group—is equipped with AV-8B attack aircraft, MV-22B tilt-rotor transport aircraft, and AH-1Z attack helicopters, as well as landing craft air cushions for amphibious operations.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Until those questions are addressed in the courts, CU, CSU and any other school that wants to compete will have to find money between the couch cushions.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Retirement cushions The outlook is rosier in nine states, where retirees are expected to have surplus savings.
—Roxana Popescu, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
While old mine diamonds are rare and can be more costly, diamond shapes like cushions, emeralds and Asschers are easier to come by, said The Knot’s Hanlon.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
However, ADs do have a long history of crying poverty when faced with having to pay athletes, yet magically turning over couch cushions when the coach wants a raise.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
This high level of contract coverage provides strong earnings visibility and cushions the company against short-term freight rate volatility.
—Ankita Dhawan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Osteoarthritis is a disease that comes about as the cartilage that cushions your joints gradually disappears.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
As a three-piece, the band cushions their latest creations with percussive highlights.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushions
Noun
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The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.—
Michael A. Scarpati,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arrive early—even at this altitude, the snow softens into slush by midday.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bakar’s presence softens Bieber’s bad attitude and makes the track a little more romantic.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Linebacker Carson Schwesinger is a demon in thigh pads.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a record of decision on Wednesday approving SpaceX's plan to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40), the busiest of the company's four operational launch pads.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, tennis is built for players with straight-up speed and the ability to switch direction like pinballs bouncing off bumpers.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit states that the parking spots in front of the restaurant had no physical barriers to prevent or slow a vehicle from potentially driving into the storefront, like parking stops, parking bumpers, fencing, walls or bollards, which are vertical posts meant to control traffic.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The body shell, fenders, and low-slung doors were hung on a ladder-type frame, primitive compared to the unibody MGB roadster that debuted in 1962.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Cushions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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