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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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Oil industry executives and analysts say crude prices have remained moderate in comparison to the scale of the disruption due to the buffer provided by global stockpiles.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Even simple habits like taking walks outside, spending time with friends, or unplugging from work periodically may help buffer chronic stress.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Build in absurdly long buffers.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Oil industry executives and analysts say crude prices have remained moderate in comparison to the scale of the disruption due to the buffer provided by global stockpiles.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Verb
Insider tip Bay Street can get a little raucous at night, but the inn provides earplugs and white noise machines to help buffer the sound.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Even simple habits like taking walks outside, spending time with friends, or unplugging from work periodically may help buffer chronic stress.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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Iran and mediator Pakistan have said the agreement, expected to be signed on Friday, included an immediate end to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Pakistan has served as a mediator between the two countries.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The graying wrap their knees in thick white pads, still chasing Saturday-morning glory at 70.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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The two partnered for hypersonic missile tests from the pad in the last two years, but the pad has also hosted commercial launch providers, including a pair of Astra Space launches, under a lease agreement with Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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In addition to eliminating subsidies, the White House softened Biden- and Obama-era regulations designed to push traditional automakers into offering more EVs by toughening tailpipe emission standards.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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To soften the impact of the trash fee reduction, city officials plan to send $22 million from the recycling fund to the general fund in both fiscal 2028 and fiscal 2029.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Pakistan's prime minister, a key negotiator, saying the two sides are closer to a peace deal than ever before and preparing for a digital signing of a memorandum of understanding as a first step.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Participants at one rally in Tehran on Saturday demanded the resignations of Araghchi and Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to social media videos.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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This lightweight neck gaiter can function as a sweatband, face covering, hat, or neck shield, depending on what the day calls for.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Major shield shades and a striking pendant give it a healthy dose of attitude.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The six chairs are cushioned in premium crocodile leather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Long-distance walking shoes, by contrast, prioritize cushioning under the heel and flexibility at the forefoot, since walking involves a heel-to-toe roll rather than a midfoot or forefoot strike.—
Oscar Hartzog,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Law has traditionally required specialized training to interpret, institutional frameworks to apply, and professional intermediaries to access.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Thiel’s involvement, with D’Souza as the intermediary to Hogan attorney Charles Harder, was exposed after the verdict.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Noun
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To find the right size, measure your RV’s width at both the rear bumper and the windshield, its length from bumper to bumper and its height from the midwheel to the roof.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The controller has the original ABXY colors, as well as bumpers that honor the original black and white buttons found on the Duke controller.—
Tom Warren,
The Verge,
7 June 2026
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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