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
Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
In addition, these shoes have a padded foam sockliner for responsive cushioning.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
The plush cushioning also support your glutes and back, while the slender legs help to avoid too much crowding around a dining table.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
And Hoka’s Kaha 2 boot is a perfect pair for hikers with plantar fasciitis, thanks to its thick cushioning.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Another issue with the Virtuoso Max is the cushioning on the earcups.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
In addition, these shoes have a padded foam sockliner for responsive cushioning.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
The plush cushioning also support your glutes and back, while the slender legs help to avoid too much crowding around a dining table.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
And Hoka’s Kaha 2 boot is a perfect pair for hikers with plantar fasciitis, thanks to its thick cushioning.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
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Israel evacuated northern communities to create a security buffer instead of invading Lebanon to directly counter Hezbollah’s missile attacks, effectively allowing Hezbollah to continue its strikes.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, married couples filing together got a $30,000 buffer.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Avoid items that show signs of changes in food texture, such as softening or ice crystals.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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For those with rounder faces, a fringe can add interest and elongate the face, and bangs can have a softening effect on those with more angular features.Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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On other furniture, such as couches or chairs, be sure to check the cushion seams.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The living room includes a pair of vintage lounge chairs by Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman and a custom oversized sofa with upholstered cushions produced by Metrica.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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Without subjecting you to a chemistry lesson, humectant ingredients must be teamed with emollient ingredients to make an effective lip balm.Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
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One, Manning, 5 feet 8, who runs like a steam engine in pads, is not to be impeded, nor are his teammates, who routed Newington, 50-0 on Sunday.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
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Launch Complex 39 includes three launch pads — 39A, 39B, 39C — as well as the formidable Vehicle Assembly Building, the Launch Control Center and the famed countdown clock.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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At a press conference, NASA officials said that problems with the heat shield and life support systems would delay the launches until 2026 and 2027.David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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In court filings, Smith's team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief.ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Agreeableness - some importance Typically for successful startups, someone among the co-founders is compassionate, cooperative, and considerate toward others.Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The process is similar to what happened when car bumpers used to be electroplated, Lara-Curzio added.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Players use the trigger buttons to throw left and right punches and the left bumper to block.Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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