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Cushion

A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad.

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Broader term 7

Bed 76% connected

An article of furniture to sleep or take rest in or on; a couch. Specifically: A sack or mattress, filled with some soft material, in distinction fro…

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Cushioning 76% connected

of Cushion

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Damper 76% connected

That which damps or checks; as: (a) A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draug…

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Layer 76% connected

One who, or that which, lays.

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Muffler 76% connected

Anything used in muffling; esp., a scarf for protecting the head and neck in cold weather; a tippet.

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Padding 76% connected

of Pad

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Narrower term 3

Hassock 76% connected

A rank tuft of bog grass; a tussock.

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Pillow 76% connected

Anything used to support the head of a person when reposing; especially, a sack or case filled with feathers, down, hair, or other soft material.

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Pincushion 76% connected

A small cushion, in which pins may be stuck for use.

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Derivationally related 4

Buffer 74% connected

An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Buffer 74% connected

An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.

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Cushiony 74% connected

Like a cushion; soft; pliable.

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Cushiony 74% connected

Like a cushion; soft; pliable.

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Containing whole 1

Suspension 70% connected

The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 3

Buffer 92% connected

An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shock 92% connected

A pile or assemblage of sheaves of grain, as wheat, rye, or the like, set up in a field, the sheaves varying in number from twelve to sixteen; a stoo…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Soften 92% connected

To make soft or more soft.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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