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

Eileen Tyrrell, a 27-year-old bookseller, pulled the cushions off her couch to arrange makeshift seating in her Brooklyn apartment. — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

Squirrels will rip apart cushions to get to the creamy center. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The water-repellent curtains pull closed all around you but still let some breeze in, and the removable cushions are nonporous and easy to clean. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Keep shopping Pottery Barn’s best outlet deals on accent tables, cushions, lounge chairs, planters, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026

Vibroacoustic recovery devices, including beds, chairs, cushions and loungers, pump low-frequency sound directly through your body. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Prices range from a few hundred dollars for small cushions and vibration pods to nearly $25,000 for high-end multi-modality med beds. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Rather than conventional seats, the cushions are fixed directly to the chassis, and there’s an optional sustainable textile called InnoKnit, which sweeps across the sills and cockpit like a breaking wave. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Verb

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

Best Outdoor Decor Deals Shop Memorial Day decor deals for every outdoor space, from extra-plush patio chair cushions to a stylish outdoor area rug that’s made with weather-resistant materials and safe to use in the rain. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 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

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