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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Dividend-paying stocks can offer investors some cushioning if the market becomes rocky.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
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The mattress pad is packed with plush microfiber filling that provides an additional layer of cushioning.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Like the Anacapa 2, the Trail Code has neutral stability and balanced cushioning for optimal support on various terrains, from loose gravel to wet rocks.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Velvet and velveteen are the most popular fabrics for lining and offer some cushioning, though cotton and satin also work.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Dividend-paying stocks can offer investors some cushioning if the market becomes rocky.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Utopia Bedding Quilted Fitted Mattress Pad, $18 with coupon
$30 $18 at Amazon
The mattress pad is packed with plush microfiber filling that provides an additional layer of cushioning.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Like the Anacapa 2, the Trail Code has neutral stability and balanced cushioning for optimal support on various terrains, from loose gravel to wet rocks.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
Noun
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The impact on manufacturers may not be felt by consumers immediately because of this front loading; however, if the tariffs stay in place, the buffer created by inventory buildup can only last so long.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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External buffers in Mexico are strong and debt-to-GDP ratio is moderate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 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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Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Game Preview The Cavaliers hold a comfortable lead for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, with a 6.5-game cushion over the Celtics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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This can be an emergency fund or a nice cushion in case things don't go as planned when trying to exit your company and transition into a smooth retirement.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, emollient ingredients help prevent flaking once the product has dried out.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Thicker consistencies create an emollient barrier on top of the skin, trapping in the heat and exacerbating the inflammation.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The capsule that will carry the next crew to the International Space Station has reached the SpaceX hangar at the mission's launch pad.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the page displays a laundry list of what these shields involve.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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When cops made their first attempt to get inside, Rivera shot at them, hitting an officer’s ballistic shield, police said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, Thomas Insel, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, has emphasized the need for a system that prioritizes both effective treatment and compassionate care.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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During Trump's first term, Johnson successfully advocated for dozens of commutations, pardons, and compassionate releases.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Made of thick vinyl material that slips into a machine-washable cover, these portable bed bumpers anchor in place with the child's weight.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The bumper is made of thermoplastic elastomer and is slightly raised (though not enough to adequately protect the screen).—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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