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as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
it took a friend serving as a buffer between the feuding siblings to get them to speak to one another again
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as in to soften
to lessen the shock of
during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain
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Recent Examples of buffer
Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
Most cruise lines have their excursions and tours planned to the minute and include a generous buffer to account for any unexpected delays.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 July 2025
For example, Gulf states have facilitated backchannel discussions between India and Pakistan that can buffer against the next crisis.
—Carter Malkasian, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
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Noun
For instance, the Chinese could insist on a buffer around theirs for the sake of nuclear safety, and use that to keep Americans away from desirable ice-rich craters nearby.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
Most cruise lines have their excursions and tours planned to the minute and include a generous buffer to account for any unexpected delays.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Researchers think this effect could buffer against or repair some of the weaker ties between neurons in a depressed brain.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 July 2025
For example, Gulf states have facilitated backchannel discussions between India and Pakistan that can buffer against the next crisis.
—Carter Malkasian, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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The one constant between us, however, is that in the ever-shifting conflict between youth and everything else, punk is the one reliable mediator, whether as teacher, friend, or therapist.—
Chris R. Morgan,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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This is the first time Netanyahu has publicly addressed the Gaza war ceasefire talks since Hamas responded positively earlier this week to the latest proposal put forth by mediators from Qatar and Egypt.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The pad was previously used for the original Vega rocket, which was officially retired in September 2024.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 Aug. 2025
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The rookie seventh-round pick has performed well since the pads came on early in training camp.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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February 2025 Knight of Cups: February invites you to soften your approach to life, to yourself, and to others.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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Colorado’s market is softening some, according to a July report from ResiClub, though housing prices continue to increase.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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What To Know The director of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, in comments published on Thursday, August 21, referred to Russia's nuclear forces as both a shield and a sword.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Enlisting the help of a pie shield will help protect the outside while the inside bakes through.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The company partially cushioned the impact with stronger time charter coverage of 44% (vs. 35% a year ago) and a stable time charter equivalent (TCE) of $43,000 per day, but results were dragged down by a $10 million unrealized mark-to-market loss in its Product Services segment.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The world’s fifth-largest economy is looking to cushion the blow, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising to lower the tax burden on citizens during an annual speech to mark India’s independence.—
AFP,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Data aggregators such as Plaid and MX have often acted as an intermediary that charges fintechs for bank data access.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fleming was reportedly an intermediary between Sangha and Iwamasa.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The lawsuit states that the parking spots in front of the restaurant had no physical barriers to prevent or slow a vehicle from potentially driving into the storefront, like parking stops, parking bumpers, fencing, walls or bollards, which are vertical posts meant to control traffic.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Four from Mateo’s weapon hit the rear bumper of another vehicle.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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What began as a routine renovation quickly turned into a startling discovery for real estate broker Nikki Snyder.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Claims process Unlike most providers, Endurance is a direct provider and not a broker.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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