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
Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
These sandals feature the same plush cushioning, wide base, and EVA midsoles found in the OG Ora Recovery slides but with a more futuristic silhouette.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Bouncy yet stable ride Enough cushioning for running long distances
Versatile
Available in four widths
Pricier than most other shoes on this list
Caught the bug and committed to training for your first 26.2 miles?
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
With its soft midsole cushioning and high-stack design, the Cloudvista 2 Trail Shoe offers a smooth ride, even on challenging trails.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Of course, this is a product to be iterated on over time: adjusting the height, adding an option for a back, adding cushioning, etc.
—Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
These sandals feature the same plush cushioning, wide base, and EVA midsoles found in the OG Ora Recovery slides but with a more futuristic silhouette.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Bouncy yet stable ride Enough cushioning for running long distances
Versatile
Available in four widths
Pricier than most other shoes on this list
Caught the bug and committed to training for your first 26.2 miles?
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
With its soft midsole cushioning and high-stack design, the Cloudvista 2 Trail Shoe offers a smooth ride, even on challenging trails.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cushioning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
Noun
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Finally, in order to account for unknowns, ensure the dev team's estimates include at least a 50% buffer that is transparently separated from baseline task estimates.—
Hirohisa Yamada,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This also required on-board buffers to store the intermediate results.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 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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And Saturday night was more of the same, with Clayton scoring 20 of his 34 points in the second half — the most crucial being a three-point play with 93 seconds left that provided Florida a six-point cushion, in a game short on breathing room for either side.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Simply blending bonds with your stocks can provide a lot of downside cushion, without giving up all that much upside potential.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 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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Aside from cosmetic shortcuts like highlighters, the fastest way to get a glowing complexion is to exfoliate, whether that’s by using a scrub, peel, or pad.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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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,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The formula is infused with Japanese Green Tea and Aloe Vera to soften, hydrate and smooth your skin while acting as an invisible shield to prevent melting, fading and creasing.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whereas preservatives carry the heavy burden of acting as a shield between our food and the microbial or oxidative forces that try to corrupt it, flavors exist purely for our entertainment.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the pickup forced its way past the cruiser, the trooper utilized the push bumper to make contact with the right rear quarter panel of the pickup.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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So, the night of the shoot, the crew pulled up to the southernmost stop on the G train, Church Ave., with a whole lot of gear and plants — and immediately got into a traffic accident when their truck ripped off the front bumper of a car while parking.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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