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 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 The insoles are ultra-cushioned and the split-toe actually provides extra stability since my big toe is separated and forces me to keep my balance and posture. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 26 July 2026 The crate was then cushioned within an outer container that featured shock-absorbing springs. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026

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softened

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Conversely, timid or softened feedback delivered to struggling employees creates a false sense of security, signaling that there is no urgency to adjust course.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Add the sweet peppers and cook until just softened, about 2 minutes.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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