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
Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
My Mom Wanted for Me' At the party, hosted by experienced party planners Sharky and George, the military children enjoyed a series of interactive games, including building towers with cushions and making snowmen out of toilet paper.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
They’re designed to support you while walking, commuting, or running errands with an Amazonian rubber and foam insole that cushions your feet.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Brands has a better debt position and less cash cushion.
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—Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
My Mom Wanted for Me' At the party, hosted by experienced party planners Sharky and George, the military children enjoyed a series of interactive games, including building towers with cushions and making snowmen out of toilet paper.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Designed with the warmth of a human embrace in mind, the Bracci’s curved and cushioned back invites its sitter to lean in and stay for awhile.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
They’re designed to support you while walking, commuting, or running errands with an Amazonian rubber and foam insole that cushions your feet.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushion
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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
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Cát Bà Island, Vietnam My memories of Cát Bà Island are faded Polaroids, worn and softened at the edges.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Outlander producer breaks down season 7 return, Roger's shocking discovery Jamie softens and, finally, gets it.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Blue Origin's launch team loaded cryogenic propellants into the New Glenn rocket on the launch pad, but stopped short of igniting the main engines.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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The three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom pad measured 4,072 square feet, with an additional 3,000 square feet of enviable outdoor space split across two floors.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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In general, a 2005 federal law shields gun manufacturers and dealers from liability from crimes committed with their products.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The New York Department of Financial Services for example, has transformed from a regulatory guardian to a corporate shield.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Crucially, the rubber bumper that seemingly helped the Czech Cybertruck gain its IVA certificate might fail to pass muster in the UK.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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Prior to Tuesday’s morning skate at Warrior Ice Arena, the top unit of Marchand, Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha, McAvoy and Elias Lindholm did some work on their own, with Lindholm ripping one-timers from the bumper spot.Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Cushion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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