cushion
noun
a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie.
cushioned
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past participleof cushion.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof cushion.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
cushionnouna soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie.
Example Sentences
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After she was in freefall for 10,000ft, Holly Wiffen "hit a tree which cushioned her landing" and survived.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Distressed wood tables and cushioned couches overlook the bay with capacity for about 100 guests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Each joint is cushioned by articular cartilage, a type of specialized tissue that covers the ends of bones.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Noninterest income likely boosted 2Q operating income and cushioned net-interest income pressure, it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The McArdles’ four deck chairs, cushioned and ready for occupancy, were situated in the middle of the second row from the front.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
