cush·ion·ing
ˈku̇-sh(ə-)niŋ 
: protection against force or shock provided by a cushion
Wearers will be able to pump air into the shoe's sole for extra cushioning.—
Joseph Pereira
Joseph PereiraLigaments keep the vertebrae in place during movement, and fibrous disks with jellylike centers provide cushioning between them.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyAs part of NASA's "better, faster, cheaper" philosophy, the most recent missions to Mars largely relied on airbag cushioning for a soft landing.—Beth Daley
Beth DaleyEngineered flooring goes down over a thin foam sheet, which provides cushioning and sound-dampening.—Joseph Truini
Joseph Truini
: providing protection against force or shock : providing or serving as a cushion
Investigators are testing new kinds of cushioning material.—Think
ThinkThe ads will promote two key cushioning technologies …—Jeff Jensen
Jeff JensenNormal wear and tear also erodes the cushioning cartilage in our knees and hips, which decreases height a bit.—Bob Guldin
Bob GuldinBut when they become wet from perspiration, cotton or wool socks hold the moisture against your skin and lose their cushioning ability …—University Of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter
University Of California, Berkeley Wellness LetterThe mission also demonstrated a low-cost means of landing on Mars using cushioning airbags …—Astronomy
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Many of these are even paired with plush cushioning and weather-resistant covers.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Following the American Civil War in 1860, more advanced wooden limbs with rubber cushioning were created to meet the needs of new amputees.
—Kyle MacNeill, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
These flats are engineered for all-day comfort, with arch support and shock-absorbing cushioning that reduces pressure and prevents blisters.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Many of these are even paired with plush cushioning and weather-resistant covers.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Following the American Civil War in 1860, more advanced wooden limbs with rubber cushioning were created to meet the needs of new amputees.
—Kyle MacNeill, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
These flats are engineered for all-day comfort, with arch support and shock-absorbing cushioning that reduces pressure and prevents blisters.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cushioning
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushioning. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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