as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
put plenty of cushioning around that bottle of wine if you're going to carry it home in your suitcase
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Noun
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Rats said energy prices would be higher now had there not been a few buffers in place.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
20 May 2026 -
When that happens, the buffers currently holding the system together come under even greater strain.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Qassem looked under the sofa cushions, then asked to inspect the upper floors.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Bulk Up Stuffed Items Cloth napkins that are ripped or stained beyond repair can be used to stuff foot stools, pet beds, cushions, and pillows that need some extra fluff.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Unlike the show’s first teaser, the new clip includes footage of Jordan using his power ring to manifest shields, take flight and even create counterfeit money.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Subaru Trailseeker Trim Levels Starting at $41,445 for the Trailseeker Premium, standard equipment includes a 14-inch touchscreen, dual wireless phone charging pads, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and Subaru’s EyeSight drive-assist package.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The repairs were performed, but the price seemed a bit excessive—nearly $700 for just the rear brake replacement, including pads and rotors.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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One of this franchise’s calling cards in the early days was an extensive selection of bumpers, skirts, hoods, and spoilers for every vehicle, but Playground has seemingly poured more attention into extreme-yet-static Forza Edition cars rather than swappable cosmetics.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Norris was the most expansive on what drivers actually want (proper slipstreaming, cars on each other’s bumpers, yo-yo overtaking gone).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Cushionings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushionings. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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