- present participle of cushion.
cushioning
Example Sentences
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U.S. refiners are supplying American consumers while cushioning a volatile global market that is driving prices higher at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
But there were still cushioning factors, it added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 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
The radio came to life, cushioning the space between us with soft, bluesy jazz.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
