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

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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

High-contact areas like seat cushions and armrests can lose their soft, dimensional texture with regular use. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

For investors with long-enough time horizons and appropriate liquidity cushions, private infrastructure exposure provides a return stream that is genuinely uncorrelated with quarterly equity and bond market movements. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Seat cushions, armrests and other high-use areas tend to lose their soft texture over time. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

The quick-drying textilene sling seat is comfortable and breathable—no heavy cushions to lug to the covered porch when the storms roll in. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Soft white cushions, natural light pouring in, books stacked on every surface. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Investigators said the child gained access to a gun hidden between two seat cushions on a couch and shot himself while Cobb and Bright were inside the home. — Rene Ray De La Cruz, USA Today, 18 July 2026

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

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