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
Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The supportive gel cushions are ergonomically designed for home, work, and travel, helping reduce pressure on the back, coccyx and hips during long periods of sitting.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
There are also included cushions that won’t fade in the sun and dry quickly after storms.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The seat cushions are impressively supportive and dense, holding their shape well without any noticeable sagging.
—Emma Tubbs, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Mildew is a common problem on outdoor cushions, especially in humid conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean Furniture Fabrics and Undersides Start by vacuuming cushions on all sides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 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
The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 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
The experience is chic at Delta, where the bedding in Delta One onboard suites is by Missoni and cushions are memory foam.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The supportive gel cushions are ergonomically designed for home, work, and travel, helping reduce pressure on the back, coccyx and hips during long periods of sitting.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
There are also included cushions that won’t fade in the sun and dry quickly after storms.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The seat cushions are impressively supportive and dense, holding their shape well without any noticeable sagging.
—Emma Tubbs, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Mildew is a common problem on outdoor cushions, especially in humid conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean Furniture Fabrics and Undersides Start by vacuuming cushions on all sides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 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
The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 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
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At some point, however, those buffers will start to get eroded — especially if higher fuel costs start showing up in household staple goods.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Smaller ones, such as Equatorial Guinea and South Sudan, are especially exposed, with limited buffers against sustained price declines.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The formula softens skin, making this Philosophy bath gel a luxurious shower experience.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is seen in conditions such as rickets, which softens and weakens the bones, often seen in children.—
Anthea Levi,
Health,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With headquarters in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab can launch vehicles from the USA as well as from its A and B launch pads on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula for its partly-recoverable, smaller payload, two-stage Electron rockets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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These renewal and rejuvenation toner pads help visibly smooth texture, refine pores and improve skin tone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What are these invisible bumpers?—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The crimson, sapphire, and emerald of the shields are echoed in the ladies' gowns and the jewels on their necks, ears, and wrists.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 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
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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 2 May. 2026.
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