cush·ion·ing
ˈku̇-sh(ə-)niŋ 
: protection against force or shock provided by a cushion
Wearers will be able to pump air into the shoe's sole for extra cushioning.—
Joseph Pereira
Joseph PereiraLigaments keep the vertebrae in place during movement, and fibrous disks with jellylike centers provide cushioning between them.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyAs part of NASA's "better, faster, cheaper" philosophy, the most recent missions to Mars largely relied on airbag cushioning for a soft landing.—Beth Daley
Beth DaleyEngineered flooring goes down over a thin foam sheet, which provides cushioning and sound-dampening.—Joseph Truini
Joseph Truini
: providing protection against force or shock : providing or serving as a cushion
Investigators are testing new kinds of cushioning material.—Think
ThinkThe ads will promote two key cushioning technologies …—Jeff Jensen
Jeff JensenNormal wear and tear also erodes the cushioning cartilage in our knees and hips, which decreases height a bit.—Bob Guldin
Bob GuldinBut when they become wet from perspiration, cotton or wool socks hold the moisture against your skin and lose their cushioning ability …—University Of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter
University Of California, Berkeley Wellness LetterThe mission also demonstrated a low-cost means of landing on Mars using cushioning airbags …—Astronomy
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
This two-inch-thick topper has secure elastic bands to place over your mattress and even comes with an optimal cushioning organic cotton cover.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Its cushioning cradles you, providing pressure relief along the weight-bearing side of your body.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 July 2025
The low heel and responsive cushioning ensure enough vertical support for all-day wear.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 July 2025
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Noun
The footbed has slight cushioning, with a hint of arch support to ward off foot pain.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
This two-inch-thick topper has secure elastic bands to place over your mattress and even comes with an optimal cushioning organic cotton cover.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Its cushioning cradles you, providing pressure relief along the weight-bearing side of your body.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 July 2025
The low heel and responsive cushioning ensure enough vertical support for all-day wear.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 July 2025
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushioning. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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