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
Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Ramberg/Getty Images Household budgets are under significant pressure right now, with millions of Americans trying to juggle stubborn (and now rising) living costs and shrinking financial cushions thanks to their rising credit card debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
On board, JetBlue's Mint Suites feature direct aisle access, 17-inch television screens, wireless charging, and Tuft & Needle adaptive cushions that transform into a lie-flat bed.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Old, dirty, or torn seating cushions are common, but are usually a quick fix—replace them, wash them, or change just the covers.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Loya has discovered everything from needlepoint cushions to silk pillows at secondhand shops.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The 76ers got small cushions, with the Celtics cutting it to a point three additional times.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The experience is chic at Delta, where the bedding in Delta One onboard suites is by Missoni and cushions are memory foam.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The supportive gel cushions are ergonomically designed for home, work, and travel, helping reduce pressure on the back, coccyx and hips during long periods of sitting.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 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
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
Noun
And Champagne meticulously sourced an impressive collection of rare vintage erotic needlepoint cushions from their French birthplace via Etsy.
—Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Ramberg/Getty Images Household budgets are under significant pressure right now, with millions of Americans trying to juggle stubborn (and now rising) living costs and shrinking financial cushions thanks to their rising credit card debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
On board, JetBlue's Mint Suites feature direct aisle access, 17-inch television screens, wireless charging, and Tuft & Needle adaptive cushions that transform into a lie-flat bed.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Old, dirty, or torn seating cushions are common, but are usually a quick fix—replace them, wash them, or change just the covers.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Loya has discovered everything from needlepoint cushions to silk pillows at secondhand shops.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The 76ers got small cushions, with the Celtics cutting it to a point three additional times.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The experience is chic at Delta, where the bedding in Delta One onboard suites is by Missoni and cushions are memory foam.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The supportive gel cushions are ergonomically designed for home, work, and travel, helping reduce pressure on the back, coccyx and hips during long periods of sitting.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Thankfully, these kitchen mats offer ample support without compromising on style, as they’re made from dense memory foam that cushions your feet while reducing pressure on your back and joints.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushions
Noun
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However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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But county documents also detail conditions the project should meet to address impacts, including designing buildings to dampen sound and adding landscape buffers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The famous voice occasionally softens into a murmur.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The chart has improved, ETF inflows have returned, and the macro backdrop is starting to accommodate as the dollar softens and markets respond to easing geopolitical stress.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The pads typically have 15 vans loading up packages every 20 minutes, though the number more than doubles around the holiday season.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Hayley Scamurra sent a wraparound shot off the pads of goaltender Maddie Rooney and Murphy knocked in the rebound.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Norris was the most expansive on what drivers actually want (proper slipstreaming, cars on each other’s bumpers, yo-yo overtaking gone).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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 11 May. 2026.
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