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Vocabulary Entry
cushion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A soft pillow or pad used to support parts of the body.
Example Sentences
"I placed a cushion on the chair for extra comfort."
"The couch has colorful cushions that brighten the living room."
"He likes to rest his head on a cushion while watching TV."
V
verb
To soften the impact of something; to lessen the severity.
Example Sentences
"The new regulations are designed to cushion the financial blow to small businesses."
"They used pillows to cushion the fragile items during transport."
"She tried to cushion the truth with kind words."