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
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Sofa cushions, pillows, and throws would be fluffed and tidied and nearly all surfaces would receive a quick dusting.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Cream boucle cushions add just the right amount of texture and comfort to balance the chair's traditional, streamlined look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
The Bolla Armchair offers deep seating and generous cushions for long-lasting comfort, while the more compact Bolla Chair provides versatile use in smaller spaces like dining rooms or home offices.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
It’s built on a solid wood frame with soft but supportive foam cushions, and comes in black, gray, green, khaki or off-white to complement your space.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The collected premium cushions downside risk and enhances the effective yield on capital at risk.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
That shift has taken a toll even on the giant multiplex theaters that offer wide, reclining seats with plush cushions, booming sound systems, and restaurants and bars in the lobby.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 26 Oct. 2025
With thick foam cushions, a machine-washable cover and a 330-pound capacity, this kids couch will hold up to the toughest play.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
The Litfun slippers are constructed with a thick memory foam footbed that gently cushions and supports your feet with each step, while the faux fur lining offers plenty of warmth for chilly days.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Sofa cushions, pillows, and throws would be fluffed and tidied and nearly all surfaces would receive a quick dusting.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Cream boucle cushions add just the right amount of texture and comfort to balance the chair's traditional, streamlined look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
The Bolla Armchair offers deep seating and generous cushions for long-lasting comfort, while the more compact Bolla Chair provides versatile use in smaller spaces like dining rooms or home offices.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
It’s built on a solid wood frame with soft but supportive foam cushions, and comes in black, gray, green, khaki or off-white to complement your space.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The collected premium cushions downside risk and enhances the effective yield on capital at risk.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
That shift has taken a toll even on the giant multiplex theaters that offer wide, reclining seats with plush cushions, booming sound systems, and restaurants and bars in the lobby.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 26 Oct. 2025
With thick foam cushions, a machine-washable cover and a 330-pound capacity, this kids couch will hold up to the toughest play.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones breaks down over time.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
The Litfun slippers are constructed with a thick memory foam footbed that gently cushions and supports your feet with each step, while the faux fur lining offers plenty of warmth for chilly days.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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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Brinton said the firm is working with experts to map and appraise the land taken for the trail, as well as things like fencing or buffers landowners have had to install.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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The floor buffers come out, whining like jet engines in the hallways, erasing over a month’s worth of shoe scuffs that made the place look like the dasher boards at the hockey rink.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gently simmer until the garlic softens, about 20 minutes.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The fabric is washing machine safe and softens with age.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The two mop pads, which are removable, oscillate and actually reach out beyond the circular form of the robot vacuum.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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The roboformed tailgate, the overlanding camper made from recycled carbon fiber aero panels, and off-road bumpers are custom designed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Dimon, bureaucracy is a reflex that creeps into any large institution and shields leaders from reality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even the combative Venezuela of eight years ago, where kids with homemade shields assembled in the streets day after day to battle the dictatorship’s goons, is a fading memory.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kingbull completes the package with a plush eco-leather saddle, ergonomic bars, a big color display, and full fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These scaffolds are erected on skyscrapers, hundreds of feet high, and encased in fabric safety nets forming colorful cocoons of green, blue and purple.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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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 8 Nov. 2025.
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