as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
used a blanket as a cushion between the two tables in the moving van
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as in softens
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 cushions
Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
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
What’s left for independent distributors is a landscape stripped of the financial cushions that once made risk-taking viable.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Some of the rich men used fancy butt cushions to protect themselves from the hard wooden courtroom benches, Wired reported.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The upholstered frame is soft and durable—my kids have already put it through the ringer, bumping into it, launching themselves off of it, and using the cushions to build forts.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Laundry detergent works especially well on plastic patio furniture and can also help clean cushions.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Rather than a proper living room with a sofa, the seating area is a small bench with cushions.
—Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Thankfully, these kitchen mats offer ample support without compromising on style, as they’re made from dense memory foam that cushions your feet while reducing pressure on your back and joints.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 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
Noun
Qassem looked under the sofa cushions, then asked to inspect the upper floors.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
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
What’s left for independent distributors is a landscape stripped of the financial cushions that once made risk-taking viable.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Some of the rich men used fancy butt cushions to protect themselves from the hard wooden courtroom benches, Wired reported.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The upholstered frame is soft and durable—my kids have already put it through the ringer, bumping into it, launching themselves off of it, and using the cushions to build forts.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Laundry detergent works especially well on plastic patio furniture and can also help clean cushions.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Rather than a proper living room with a sofa, the seating area is a small bench with cushions.
—Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Verb
Designed with plush ComfyFleece fabric and supportive memory foam, this dog bed gently cushions joints while the wraparound bolster sides create a secure, calming space for rest and relaxation.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Thankfully, these kitchen mats offer ample support without compromising on style, as they’re made from dense memory foam that cushions your feet while reducing pressure on your back and joints.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushions
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
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When that happens, the buffers currently holding the system together come under even greater strain.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The lower proof softens the sharper mineral and vegetal edges, making the spirit smoother and more accessible when neat.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Approximately 2,000 silkworm cocoons are needed to produce one pound of silk.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Systematically go through every container in the pantry, looking for signs of larvae, cocoons, or beetles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Cushions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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