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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“That’s kind of cushioning the blow,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Mother Mary, then, has just reached her rock bottom, with Sam’s good graces barely cushioning her fall.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
So that’s what is cushioning much of the initial hit to households from higher gas prices, Skordeles says.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Total revenue slipped 5.3% to 5.69 billion euros, with higher income from fees and insurance cushioning softer net interest income—the difference between what lenders earn from loans and pay for deposits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
A bamboo mat and rug cover the living room’s floor, cushioning a low table with a teapot and teacups.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
