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noun

Definition of cushionsnext
plural of cushion
as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier used a blanket as a cushion between the two tables in the moving van

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cushion
as in softens
to lessen the shock of a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job

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  1. softens
  2. pads
  3. fenders
Verb
  • The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.
    Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of softens
Noun
  • Consider knee and elbow pads to prevent nasty fractures and scrapes, too.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two on-site restaurants and two pools (one for adults only, another with splash pads for kids), offer just enough under one roof to plan a full weekend around your park visit.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of pads
Noun
  • New fenders are more angular and the rear tailgate and taillights look more futuristic.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In true street truck style, this F100’s ride height is lowered with aftermarket Fox coilover suspension, and tucked under its brawny fenders are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Forgeline wheels wrapped in thick Michelin summer rubber.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fenders
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