- present participle of cushion.
cushioning
Example Sentences
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But there were still cushioning factors, it added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 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
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
The radio came to life, cushioning the space between us with soft, bluesy jazz.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
