as in to soften
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 cushion
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Detachable cushions have straps that wrap around each seat top.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Amazon faces tariff risks to its e-commerce and advertising businesses, though a hit to profits could be cushioned by earnings in its high-margin web-services unit, according to Jefferies analyst Brent Thill.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Experts advise using a loud noise, sudden movement or toy to divert attention and safely interrupt a fight, while placing a solid object such as a piece of cardboard or couch cushion between cats can help separate them safely.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Detachable cushions have straps that wrap around each seat top.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Verb
The centers helped cushion families from the pandemic’s economic shocks.
—James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Amazon faces tariff risks to its e-commerce and advertising businesses, though a hit to profits could be cushioned by earnings in its high-margin web-services unit, according to Jefferies analyst Brent Thill.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushion
Noun
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Parker Hall The Best Wi-Fi Routers Don’t suffer the buffer.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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Add tax at [your country’s tax rate] and a buffer of [add percentage buffer depending on your risk tolerance].—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Its rich, tinted formula softens without compromising pigment making Eadem’s Lip Softening Balm a no-fuss makeup staple that will leave you looking primped on the go and after a long day.—
Valerie Butler,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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That said, the broader US housing market remains under pressure from persistent affordability challenges, elevated mortgage rates, and softening consumer sentiment.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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The booster used Tuesday previously launched on Starship's seventh test flight in January before it was caught back at the launch pad and refurbished for another space shot.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Bielema was coaching the punt shield phase of the Badgers special teams unit and was ready to make a bold call.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Specially designed first-of-its-kind heat personalization shields hair from excess heat exposure, without compromising results.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The 32-year-old driver was docked 60 championship points and 5 playoff points for a front bumper violation in Kansas.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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“Cushion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushion. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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