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, 3 June 2026
The seats are fitted with removable cushions with machine-washable covers for easy maintenance.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Makeup categories, including lip products, cushions and foundations, followed, while hair care, body care, beauty accessories and wellness products also performed strongly.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
The Rays operate on a budget found deep in the couch cushions.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Most stately Southern porches around the lake had a variation of gingham check on porch swings, rocking chairs, or cushions to complement their patriotic bunting.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
It’s made of durable, rust-resistant resin, is lockable and scratch resistant, and easily accommodates pool floats, chair cushions, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
The ear cushions ensure a snug fit, and the headphones themselves are made out of recycled plastic, which is sure to draw in those who are environmentally conscious.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Make hard metal or wood seating more comfortable with inexpensive seat cushions.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
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
Noun
Dark wood, red cushions, thick green curtains, white columns, sparkling chandeliers, and touches of gold and silver fill the spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The seats are fitted with removable cushions with machine-washable covers for easy maintenance.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Makeup categories, including lip products, cushions and foundations, followed, while hair care, body care, beauty accessories and wellness products also performed strongly.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
The Rays operate on a budget found deep in the couch cushions.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Most stately Southern porches around the lake had a variation of gingham check on porch swings, rocking chairs, or cushions to complement their patriotic bunting.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
It’s made of durable, rust-resistant resin, is lockable and scratch resistant, and easily accommodates pool floats, chair cushions, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
The ear cushions ensure a snug fit, and the headphones themselves are made out of recycled plastic, which is sure to draw in those who are environmentally conscious.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Make hard metal or wood seating more comfortable with inexpensive seat cushions.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushions
Noun
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New Bedford revised its plan to reduce density from 71 to 64 units, add landscape buffers, maintain consistent architectural design and other changes, according to the letter of understanding.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The system doesn’t have any frame buffers or Amiga-style bitplanes that would allow for unrestricted drawing of pixels to any part of the screen.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Due to its semi-transparency, the facade invites the shifting sky and the green hues of the surrounding forest canopy into the interior, creating an environment that softens the line between inside and out.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Back in April, Bieber debuted a vanilla French glaze manicure thats softens the sharp contrast of a typical French mani.—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Space Force officials said the explosion would not affect upcoming launches by other companies from other pads.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The bumpers have been reworked, and the D-pad is more responsive as well, with a new dome beneath for more tactile feedback.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protesters could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Although all of the cars in the race had been pruned of windshield and fenders, even the exhaust system and muffler had been removed on these Fords so that four snub-nosed pipes jutted straight from the hood.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The fenders are rated to 600 lb (272 kg).—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Fleas protected in eggs and cocoons won’t get a lethal dose from your first treatment because of their protective covering, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Silk fibers are first treated to remove the sticky sericin that enables insects to build cocoons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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“Cushions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushions. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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