CUSHIONED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

cushioned

verb

past tense of cushion

as in softened

to lessen the shock of a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job

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Recent Examples of cushioned Niamey has been cushioned by its small domestic refining capacity, while Lomé was one of the first African nations to buy refined fuel from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery in March. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams still haven’t practiced and running backs have had a revolving door to the trainer’s room, while the loss of receiver Ricky Pearsall was cushioned by the availability of old friend Deebo Samuel. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Now on sale for 25 percent off, these simple sneakers will prove easy to style and endlessly supportive, with foam insoles that are simultaneously lightweight and well-cushioned. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 The heels even have cushioned insoles as well as smooth details to prevent chafing sensitive skin. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Lumbar support for those of us with a weak core can certainly dial up the comfort level, while footrests and contoured or cushioned seats are other nice-to-haves as well. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026 Stronger-than-expected income and payroll tax collections, running about $75 billion above the February baseline, have cushioned some of the blow. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Note that while co-ops were not immune, their more permanent ownership base cushioned the decline. — John Walkup, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Swirling To Survive Every coral colony is cushioned by a thin boundary layer of water whose movement is slowed by friction at the coral’s surface. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

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softened

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Despite its small stature, this mini table's design—with its dramatic sloping base and softened top—packs a punch.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Now, after ongoing discussions with FIFA, that stance has reportedly softened, with UEFA reportedly receiving reassurances that such a project will never be attempted again.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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