cushion
noun
a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie.
cushioning
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present participleof cushion.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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People have different physiologies, exercise regimes and injury histories which might dictate not only level of cushioning, but also support, stability and heel-to-toe drop of the shoe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Beyond that, Christensen’s advises training in more than one kind of shoe, varying amount of cushioning and stack height.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Brazil's exports were diverted to Europe, with Germany overtaking the US as the biggest importer of Brazilian beans over the course of 2025, cushioning Europe's coffee drinkers to a degree.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Rows and rows of waiting seats are padded in orange and purple plush cushioning.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
