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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
Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the judge ordered a buffer of 72 hours be placed before detainees can be transferred out of state.
—Fiona Bork, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Sarah Garone, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
The goal is to build a mini-forest of mangroves that buffer the campus from waves and high tides, help clean the water and provide a habitat for the manatees, tarpon and other wildlife that are regularly spotted in the area.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The storm was particularly damaging thanks to the erosion of the buffer of wetlands that has traditionally protected the city from rising tides.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the judge ordered a buffer of 72 hours be placed before detainees can be transferred out of state.
—Fiona Bork, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Adding probiotics to a meal may help buffer stomach acid, which OSF Healthcare gastroenterologist Omar Khokar, MD, explained allows more of the beneficial bacteria to reach the small bowel, maximizing their effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
The goal is to build a mini-forest of mangroves that buffer the campus from waves and high tides, help clean the water and provide a habitat for the manatees, tarpon and other wildlife that are regularly spotted in the area.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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NewYork-Presbyterian nurses at that point rejected a similar proposal advanced by mediators.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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But his vision for the board to be a mediator of worldwide conflicts has led to skepticism from major allies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The wall behind the bed is embroidered with gold metallic silk; the bedside drawer is stocked with charging stations, chargers, and wireless charging pads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The score stayed that way until Hughes, a New Jersey Devils’ forward, rifled a shot under Binnington’s pads for his fourth score of the tournament, ending both the game and the Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Allow to sit for 10 minutes to allow cabbage to soften.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Add carrot and celery to the pan and cook until the vegetables soften.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meyer, the union’s chief negotiator, was speaking after spending nearly two hours in the Padres clubhouse updating players and answering their questions.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The ruling immediately imperils the cornerstone of the administration’s economic strategy, transforming America’s negotiator-in-chief into a leader stripped of his most potent leverage.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This elixir is powered by a blend of antioxidants (including goji fruit extract), cucumber fruit water, prebiotic and postbiotic extracts, and a handful of other intelligent ingredients to provide visible firming and hydration while helping shield and balance skin from within.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Florida’s trade secrets shield also blocks homeowners from comparing insurance companies, and keeps information from policyholders that could bolster claim payouts for repairs.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Shadow went out and came back later with some fluff — soft material such as pine needles, moss or grass — to warm and cushion the egg.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The individual seats also have dual lumbar supports, three levels of cushioning for comfort, and the ability to pivot multiple ways, tilt back and drop down into a berth.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Johnson and McKenzie also acted as intermediaries to find more people to apply for bogus loans, according to the feds.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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As in past encounters, Tehran sought to avoid direct talks, opting instead for indirect exchanges through intermediaries.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Patricia Haddon and Barry Rebo are retired, in their 70s, and struggled to turn the page on a collision with their insurance company over a punctured tire, bumper damage, and pressure to give up Rebo's 2007 Lexus SC 430, a hardtop convertible.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The photo showed a rundown of new features, some of which have already been announced, that will be available for the Z in 2027, including new bumpers for the Sport model, a metallic Shinkai Green finish for the Performance, and a manual transmission for the Nismo.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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