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
Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
For individuals, career cushioning is about staying agile, leveraging current opportunities to build resilience, and being prepared for whatever comes next in a rapidly changing job market.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Their neutral design pairs effortlessly with your workout wardrobe, and the soft, springy cushioning provides maximum comfort, making every step feel like walking on clouds.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Arthritis causes the cushioning cartilage in your joint to wear down, leading to pain and stiffness.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Additionally, their cushioning and support wasn’t as advanced as some premium brands.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
For individuals, career cushioning is about staying agile, leveraging current opportunities to build resilience, and being prepared for whatever comes next in a rapidly changing job market.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Their neutral design pairs effortlessly with your workout wardrobe, and the soft, springy cushioning provides maximum comfort, making every step feel like walking on clouds.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Arthritis causes the cushioning cartilage in your joint to wear down, leading to pain and stiffness.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushioning
Noun
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BlackRock , the world’s largest asset manager, launched its first buffer fund products in 2023.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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For example, 17 years elapsed between the Dallas-Pittsburgh duel in ’79 and the Troy Aikman-Neil O’Donnell version in 1996, while a 13-year buffer stood between the Pats-Eagles bookends.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 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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Many items are available off the rack, like certain clothes, bags, cushion covers and scarves.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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To help remove odors, sprinkle the leather and under the cushions with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
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Hussain and Lawal took advantage of the space and equipment in Northbrook, spending hours with excited boys and girls of different ages eager to try on mitts, practice punches against pads and the heavy punching bag and work through different drills and footwork around the ring.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Skipping the Rug Pad Using a rug pad is one of Hegwood's favorite hacks for extending the lifespan of a rug—but surprisingly, many people skip this step.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As other officers arrive with a ballistic shield and approach Anderton, one mentions seeing a gun on the ground.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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Look at Tom’s little jig at gaining a protective shield after that first challenge.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now, to me the phrase means that girls just wanna be real… and vulnerable… and inclusive… and compassionate and on and on.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Grauer School’s mission is to provide a humanitarian education that helps develop compassionate citizens with the ethical and social leadership qualities necessary to make positive changes in the diverse local, national and global communities.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In dry conditions, your vehicle's front bumper should pass the sign three or four seconds after the rear bumper of the car ahead.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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He’s got high-end (or close) skill, a dangerous wrister on the power play (from the flank and the bumper) and a quick, one-touch release and catch-and-release motion.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushioning. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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