- present participle of cushion.
cushioning
Example Sentences
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Beyond that, Christensen’s advises training in more than one kind of shoe, varying amount of cushioning and stack height.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
While Qatar remains a major supplier, alternative sources have also played a growing role in cushioning the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
A ball dropping, a defender flailing and a striker as cool as can be, cushioning the ball up and over a stranded goalkeeper.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Mother Mary, then, has just reached her rock bottom, with Sam’s good graces barely cushioning her fall.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
Aarfy asked with genuine puzzlement, tucking his face away protectively inside the cushioning insulation of his oval shoulders.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
