as in softening
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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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Recent Examples of cushioning
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 May 2025
What our reviewers say: The Bondi 9 is a fantastic walking shoe with a responsive midsole and impressive stack height for extra cushioning.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The lightweight Brooks Ghost 16, with soft, cloudlike midfoot cushioning, is a great option for this purpose, with a wide toe box that still feels comfy even when your feet start to swell.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Its subtle upgrades include a sleeker look, more cushioning underfoot, and an improved fit through the heel.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
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Noun
The Cero fabric is solution dyed to reduce water waste, as is the cushioning.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 May 2025
What our reviewers say: The Bondi 9 is a fantastic walking shoe with a responsive midsole and impressive stack height for extra cushioning.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The lightweight Brooks Ghost 16, with soft, cloudlike midfoot cushioning, is a great option for this purpose, with a wide toe box that still feels comfy even when your feet start to swell.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Its subtle upgrades include a sleeker look, more cushioning underfoot, and an improved fit through the heel.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
Noun
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If an umpire calls a pitch a strike that misses the plate but hits that buffer zone, the buffer means he isn’t penalized for an incorrect call.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Diversifying income streams provides another buffer and opportunity to stuff some extra cash away.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
1 May 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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Another indicator of a softening economy is Industrial Production.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Cushioned mats and bolster cushions are available for use.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Even better, the covers of the cushions are removable and washable for easy care.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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Their advice: Stay on top of your exfoliation with chemical exfoliants, or, right before your makeup, use an exfoliating pad like First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
8 May 2025
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Mattress pads help protect your mattress from inevitable bacteria and body oils, as well as add an extra layer of comfort to your bed.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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There’s credits, grenades, shield and health kids to scavenge, on top of tons of materials whose inherent value isn’t really made clear at first — or ever, really.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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But there’s likely only so much the shield can do to protect its prospects.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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TikToker Bella Bradford Announces Her Own Death at 24 in Video Recorded During 'Final Stages' of Rare Terminal Cancer By Friday, however, her condition had deteriorated so drastically that the only compassionate option left was hospice.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Albert Kim is the founder and CEO of Sota Cloud, pioneering through compassionate innovation.—
Albert Kim,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Out of the box, users can set up one end on the vehicle bumper and use the long legs to support the other end.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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At impact, the Honda carrying San Nicholas and her passenger, Michael Elwood, became lodged under the fire truck’s front bumper.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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