as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a powerful buffet to the side of the prisoner's head
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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a buffet completed the kitchen set
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat
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Recent Examples of buffet
Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
The formal dining room is set up for big dinners, with a service hall that acts like a behind-the-scenes runway: an extra dishwasher, sink, ice maker, storage and buffet space, plus a dedicated china room.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Further enhancement could also come from the lingering effects of the fast solar wind stream from a coronal hole that has been buffeting Earth in recent days.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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Noun
The Lagoon resort is also home to The Gallery, which is where guests come for their buffet breakfast and lunch.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
The formal dining room is set up for big dinners, with a service hall that acts like a behind-the-scenes runway: an extra dishwasher, sink, ice maker, storage and buffet space, plus a dedicated china room.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
The feeling of being buffeted by forces far outside one’s control may seem familiar today, both in Cuba and in the United States—two neighbors undergoing destabilizing change.
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Further enhancement could also come from the lingering effects of the fast solar wind stream from a coronal hole that has been buffeting Earth in recent days.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffet
Noun
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In the first quarter, Clark brought the ball up the floor and, after being fouled near the top of the key by the Dream's Jordin Canada, took a swipe at the ball in her hands.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Noun
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But the most rodent regularity, 10 each, were counted on top of boxes of syrups and to-go items and in a cabinet under a kitchen prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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On the other side of the dining room, a swinging door leads to a kitchen with glass-front cabinets and a door to a maid’s room with another bathroom.—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The image of the students as vivisectors, committed to extracting the hearts and licking the bones of the transgressors in their midst, seems to mirror her own hatred of the university’s tendency toward frenzied analysis.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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These were both devastating blows since the public saw them each as the face and voice of the groups, even though there were other very talented singes and songwriters in the bands.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The cupboards were nearly bare.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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In sharp contrast to that visual, Neil is surrounded by narrow cupboards with books filling shelves and floral curtains giving the room a soft air.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The war killed more than 3,300 Iranians, according to state media, including top leaders, and pounded the country's infrastructure and armed forces.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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One of the deputies shone his light through the window and pounded on the door again.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Olivia Rodrigo is a student of Love and her ilk who has been riding high off the one-two punch of 2021’s Sour and 2023’s Guts, chart-toppers dually indebted to modern pop and ’90s grunge.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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His Bernstein had visceral, vernacular punch; his Verdi was ardent and spry; his Britten had the right textural grit; his Mozart unfurled with complicated grace.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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My closet was a mix of Converse sneakers, ballet flats, and combat boots with no arch support.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a pair of bathrooms.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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“Buffet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffet. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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