How to Use cushion in a Sentence

cushion

1 of 2 noun
  • There is a cushion under the rug to protect the floor.
  • We didn't have a financial cushion when my husband lost his job.
  • The cushions are soft but firm and stay in place.
    — Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Ross said the plows ripped the cushions from the street.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • That gave us a little bit of a cushion.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Then let cushions fully air dry in the sun.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The plush cushions invite you to sink in and stay a while.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
  • If so, be sure to find a shoe with support and cushion.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The loose cushions do seem prime for fort building.
    — Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This leaves a smaller cushion when costs rise.
    — Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
  • On the numbers, the cushion is wide.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • A week-and-a-half later, that cushion has been cut in half.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The cushions are firm and solid.
    — Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
  • That cushion was almost not enough.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
  • But that cushion is running out.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Putting damp cushions back in place is one of the fastest ways to invite mildew.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
  • One who leaves a gun in the couch cushion that a toddler or small child can get to.
    — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • Shop the pieces in a black or gray frame with navy, khaki, and blue cushions.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Both the cushions and the frame are made to withstand lots of sun, heat, and rain.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
  • New York scored twice in the fifth for a 4-0 cushion.
    — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • Color is the point with this Athena cushion.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
  • So today, seeing a good cushion the full game was good to see.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Does the couch have a tendency to sag or do the cushions feel lumpy?
    — Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This coastal plant is also known as lady's cushion and sea pink.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • This coastal plant is also known as lady's cushion and sea pink.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Kneeling on the floor or tub is tough on joints, so take it easy with a foam pad or cushion.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • That said, looks are deceiving with the cushion in the max stack.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Choose from brown, blue, or gray cushions, and save up to $465.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
  • Save your dryer lint to help fill a cushion that has gone flat or to fluff up your pet’s bed.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Bench seats have a single long seat cushion stretching across the car.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 30 Sep. 2023

cushion

2 of 2 verb
  • The pile of leaves helped cushion his fall.
  • The tax cut is meant to cushion the blow of soaring gas prices.
  • Did the jokes cushion the blow?
    — CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Denver could’ve had at least three points to cushion its lead.
    — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
  • His body is pin-cushioned with debris.
    — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
  • The flats do cushion your steps and even support your arches.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
  • And the red velvet cap inside would be fit to cushion the head of a monarch.
    — Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Matthew was able to hold Taylor up the whole time and cushion his fall.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
  • They’re made with real leather and are cushioned to cradle your foot.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The sole is comfortable, cushioned, and the style is easy to slip on and off.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The sole is comfortable, cushioned, and the style is easy to slip on and off.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 June 2026
  • The boots are lined with fuzzy genuine shearling, which helps cushion the feet.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Its floors are cushioned, and it’s reported by users to be well-made.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
  • Skies should be sunnier than not, which should help cushion the blow to warm-weather lovers.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Their contoured arch support keeps your feet cushioned.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Bunion guards or pads cushion the bunion from rubbing on a neighboring toe or shoe.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Also well cushioned so my feet don’t get as tired after playing.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 21 June 2023
  • These hiking boots and shoes are cushioned and supportive from the get-go.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
  • Shoppers also like that the shoe is slightly cushioned and soft.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
  • That’s cushioned the blow for movies that have struggled to find their audience.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 15 May 2023
  • The model-off-duty shoes boast a timeless look and cushioned feel fit for long days on your feet.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
  • But what really set me up for success is how cushioned these sneakers are.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The insides feel soft and cushioned while the soles provide traction to keep you from slipping.
    — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • And Gallagher has done little to cushion the blow since putting pen to paper.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Without any subsidy, they will not be cushioned from the full costs of premiums.
    — Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The latex footbed is cushioned to mold to your feet, and the rubber sole is slip-resistant.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • With extreme care, place the painting at your back, cushioned between your shirt and overcoat.
    — Michael Finkel, Time, 14 June 2023
  • The owners worked to cushion paychecks to help offset the losses.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
  • The boats have cushioned seating, a table, a canopy and room for up to 10 people.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Central planners have intervened to cushion gas and diesel price hikes.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026

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