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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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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Verb
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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 -
In the Axios Macro consensus, inflation remains elevated even as the economy softens, constraining the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Non-slip pads on both ends of the divider keep it in place while also protecting the drawer, too.—
Mina Hochberg,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The coupe also features various other AMG touches on the outside, including the front fascia, fenders, mirror housings, bumper, and tailpipes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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The design is finished with era-appropriate tail lights and rear fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Cushions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushions. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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