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Mr genuine Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

cushioned

For example, in motor sports, carbon-fiber technology has greatly improved crash survival rates for drivers. High-tech track designs with larger gravel run-off areas and cushioned safety barriers have reduced spectator risk. And without developments in helmet design, Brazilian F1 star Felipe Massa, who suffered a serious head injury while racing in Hungary in 2009, would not be still driving today.

I need a proper definition and example for "cushioned" here. Do you confirm me here? If you have a broad definition, let me know.

Cushioned (adj): provided with cushions
Ex: We got a nice new cushioned saddle for mum's bicycle so she'll be more comfortable during long rides.
  

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The safety barriers are surrounded by foam to soften 'cushion' the impact if they are hit. The word generally applies to similar examples of hard things being covered by something soft. It is also used metaphorically "the shock of losing his job was cushioned by a generous redundancy payout" for example.

— Vic Z

  • The safety barriers are surrounded by foam to soften 'cushion' the impact if they are hit.
  • The word generally applies to similar examples of hard things being covered by something soft.
  • It is also used metaphorically "the shock of losing his job was cushioned by a generous redundancy payout" for example.
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The safety barriers are surrounded by foam to soften 'cushion' the impact if they are hit. The word generally applies to similar examples of hard things being covered by something soft. It is also used metaphorically "the shock of losing his job was cushioned by a generous redundancy payout" for example.
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