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noun

Definition of cushionsnext
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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  1. softens
  2. pads
  3. fenders
Verb
  • 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
Definition of softens
Noun
  • Underneath those beams, traditionally, would be stunt pads or airbags, or the actors would be wearing wires.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The ab board has three starting incline positions (15, 20 and 25 degrees) and four-inch high-density roller pads.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pads
Noun
  • An upright nose with a three-bar gloss black grille, horizontal running lights and headlights lead to a long hood and flared front fenders.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Add some fenders and a backpack, and the CF Racer1 becomes a practical commuting bike.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of fenders
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