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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
This sofa not only pulls out into a bed, but the chaise cushion lifts up to store pillows, sheets, blankets, and more.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The spine is actually 33 bones stacked together by joints and cushioned by a soft-shock absorber called the intervertebral disc.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Limit Food To One Room To keep food particles from collecting between your sofa cushions and in your bed, limit food to the kitchen and keep it clean.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
This sofa not only pulls out into a bed, but the chaise cushion lifts up to store pillows, sheets, blankets, and more.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
Our tester enjoyed side-sleeping on the soft side of this bed because the plush top layer kept their shoulders and hips cushioned.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The spine is actually 33 bones stacked together by joints and cushioned by a soft-shock absorber called the intervertebral disc.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Developing a plan for regular savings, including both short-term and long-term goals, can create a solid buffer against unexpected expenses. 4.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That offers more of a buffer from the single-family homes on the other side of the alley.Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stir occasionally for about three minutes, until the onion starts to glisten and soften.Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Add the garlic and rosemary sprig and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and carrots are beginning to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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With its production cut short and unable to find a landing pad elsewhere, Swamp Thing’s capable adaptation of its difficult and dense source material was left to die on the vine.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Consider using a protective pad or mat to minimize the risk of scratches and cracks when not in use.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Whipps’ request for the U.S. to install a permanent Patriot missile shield has stalled, after Palau’s Senate passed a resolution rejecting it.Reuters, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ozone layer, a critical atmospheric shield, protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.Tom Howarth FOLLOW, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The leader at the white flag, Blaney had Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota on the rear bumper of Blaney’s No. 12 Ford Mustang.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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At one point, Smith used his bumper to gain position over Custer, leading to a retaliatory move from Custer, who forced Smith up the track during a critical moment in the race.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Cushion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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