CUSHIONS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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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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Experts who spoke to ABC News said the flex of labor market strength on Friday softens pressure on the Fed to speed up its rate cuts and stimulate the economy.

Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to staving off smudging, caking, and fading, this mist softens the look of pores with niacinamide, reduces shine with lentil extract, and evens texture using bakuchiol.

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024

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