as in buffering
to lessen the shock of
a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job
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as in softening
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Recent Examples of cushioning
Nora Colomer
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Second, the responsiveness and cushioning of the midsole is excellent.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025
Which, in retrospect, makes sense — kids don’t need as much arch support or fancy, shmancy cushioning.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
These ultra-lightweight shoes feel barely there, but still offer the support and cushioning needed for long travel days.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Verb
On sale for $1,489 Helix Midnight Luxe The mattress provides excellent contouring and cushioning for pressure points.
—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 June 2025
Second, the responsiveness and cushioning of the midsole is excellent.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025
Which, in retrospect, makes sense — kids don’t need as much arch support or fancy, shmancy cushioning.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
These ultra-lightweight shoes feel barely there, but still offer the support and cushioning needed for long travel days.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
Noun
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Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The British government will see a deal as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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The British government will see a deal it as a vindication of Starmer’s emollient approach to Trump, which has avoided direct confrontation or criticism.—
Zeke Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The cushions are thick and supportive, and the oak frame will look right at home in any Scandi design lover’s space.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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That provided even more cushion for the Twins with the Cubs lurking.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The yellow accents throughout the design are a nod to the iconic Sennheiser HD 414 headphones with their yellow foam ear pads which were a revolutionary leap forward in sound and style when they were first launched in 1968.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Staffers had to literally teach Lohner how to put his pads on, at first, as Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham recalled.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle topping on top of pie; shield edges of piecrust to prevent excess browning.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Yet despite requests from the leaders of Germany and of Poland to be granted shelter under the French and British shields, neither nuclear power has so far formally approved extending its atomic dome.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Sold in various lengths and colors on Amazon from December 2024 to April, the unmarked bumpers are considered suffocation hazards.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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By 1974, the model gained new front and rear bumpers designed to meet then-current crash standards, along with many other changes, including a larger 2.7-liter engine.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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