Cushioning
Cushioning noun - Something that serves as a protective barrier.
Usage example: put plenty of cushioning around that bottle of wine if you're going to carry it home in your suitcase
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Synonyms for Cushioning
Shield and cushioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shield" instead the word "Cushioning" as a verb or a noun.
Shield
Shield noun - Means or method of defending.
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Shield and Cushioning. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 18, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cushioning/shield
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