cush·ion·ing
ˈku̇-sh(ə-)niŋ 
: protection against force or shock provided by a cushion
Wearers will be able to pump air into the shoe's sole for extra cushioning.—
Joseph Pereira
Joseph PereiraLigaments keep the vertebrae in place during movement, and fibrous disks with jellylike centers provide cushioning between them.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyAs part of NASA's "better, faster, cheaper" philosophy, the most recent missions to Mars largely relied on airbag cushioning for a soft landing.—Beth Daley
Beth DaleyEngineered flooring goes down over a thin foam sheet, which provides cushioning and sound-dampening.—Joseph Truini
Joseph Truini
: providing protection against force or shock : providing or serving as a cushion
Investigators are testing new kinds of cushioning material.—Think
ThinkThe ads will promote two key cushioning technologies …—Jeff Jensen
Jeff JensenNormal wear and tear also erodes the cushioning cartilage in our knees and hips, which decreases height a bit.—Bob Guldin
Bob GuldinBut when they become wet from perspiration, cotton or wool socks hold the moisture against your skin and lose their cushioning ability …—University Of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter
University Of California, Berkeley Wellness LetterThe mission also demonstrated a low-cost means of landing on Mars using cushioning airbags …—Astronomy
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
High heat can ruin the cushioning in running shoes and melt the glue that holds canvas sneakers together.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Although the Air Max 1 was introduced in 1987, the Air Max series thrived in the ’90s, with a few developments along the way, thanks to the specific cushioning that was actually visible from the inside out.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The cushioning and padding are excellent, and the soft fabric provides even more comfort.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Fendi Cover, a sofa with softer and less sharp shapes, was designed by the team, made with a single layer of cushioning and embellished with a leather strap bearing the FF logo.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
High heat can ruin the cushioning in running shoes and melt the glue that holds canvas sneakers together.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Although the Air Max 1 was introduced in 1987, the Air Max series thrived in the ’90s, with a few developments along the way, thanks to the specific cushioning that was actually visible from the inside out.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The cushioning and padding are excellent, and the soft fabric provides even more comfort.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cushioning
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushioning. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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