- present participle of cushion.
cushioning
Example Sentences
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Cushioning the blow, the bank's net interest income rose 50% to $766 million helped by the U.S.
From Reuters • Apr. 17, 2023
RugpadUSA Protective Cushioning Rug Pad $57 $73 22% off Thick rug pads that protect floors from damage and muffle the sound of small feet.
From The Verge • Aug. 5, 2022
Cushioning is the latter-day equivalent of the zero-hours contract.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2017
Cushioning that future, Ricard has expanded into mineral water, fruit juices, cognac, wine and vermouth.
From Time Magazine Archive
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ALBUS: But I was also right—about the viaduct—that’s water down there, time to try the Cushioning Charm.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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