cushioning vs padding

cushioning and padding both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cushioning	Yes	No	No	No
padding	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, cushioning and padding are synonyms defined as:

cushioning and padding: artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

cushioning (noun)	padding (noun)
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort	artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort