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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
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
DeLeon said he’s routinely asked to act as a buffer by meeting vendors, signing for inspections, and fielding questions and details that an owner would normally handle.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Consumers’ coffers have been buffered by larger tax refunds, wage gains (although slowing), and wealth boosts (particularly for upper-income consumers).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Noun
The city is almost entirely surrounded by wetlands, which act as a buffer against hurricanes and storm surges.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
DeLeon said he’s routinely asked to act as a buffer by meeting vendors, signing for inspections, and fielding questions and details that an owner would normally handle.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Verb
The method used in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) bases lottery rankings on the past two seasons combined, buffering the payoff for any tanking.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Consumers’ coffers have been buffered by larger tax refunds, wage gains (although slowing), and wealth boosts (particularly for upper-income consumers).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Others pushed back and argued the blue object was simply Clark's bench seat pad, not some AI glitch.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Despite the fact it was built in 2024, the couple still wanted the floor plan and interior design of their new pad to be completely reconfigured.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Inside, its modernist lines are softened by lush textiles and the soft curves of furnishings from Urquiola’s designs for Italian brands such as Cassina and Molteni, as well as the vertical gardens developed by botanist Patrick Blanc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Reports suggest OpenAI's financials are comparatively weaker and that secondary market demand for its shares has softened—while competition for Anthropic secondary shares has been described as fierce.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Written and directed by Ritchie, In the Grey follows Rachel (González), a brilliant lawyer and high-stakes negotiator who is tasked by a wealthy client, Bobby (Rosamund Pike), to recover $1 billion stolen from her company by Manny (Carlos Bardem), a ruthless criminal tycoon.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But Iran’s top negotiator is staying at the table, a sign that a deal could still be reached.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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This acts as a shield to lock moisture in, preventing that precious water your humectants just gathered from evaporating into the room.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Federal authorities used pepper spray, but some demonstrators came prepared with gas masks and shields.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Quince's new leather platform slide sandals are cushioned enough to keep you comfortable from day to evening, while high-quality sneakers handle everything else.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The executive said that the brand’s momentum has been fueled by real investment in cushioning systems, lightweight constructions, flexibility, and all-day wearability.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The Dells' contribution is going to a statutory program, rather than a nonprofit or other intermediary.—
Garrett Downs,Hayley Cuccinello,Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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As payments move across a growing mix of systems, endpoints and intermediaries, sensitive data is traveling through fragmented environments without a consistent model to govern data protection, introducing risks many organizations aren’t yet fully equipped to manage.—
Ruston Miles,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Heated Rivalry streamer Crave has picked up the format for French Canada and will make a bumper 10 x 60-minute version of the show that sees celebrities push giant balls across various terrains.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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The bumpers have been reworked, and the D-pad is more responsive as well, with a new dome beneath for more tactile feedback.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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