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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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Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, a key mediator, left Tehran late Saturday after several days of talks with Iranian officials.—
Samy Magdy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, a key mediator, left Tehran late Saturday after more talks with Iranian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 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
Verb
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Much of that comes down to the staff, whose warmth and genuine friendliness soften the immaculate service, making the hotel feel truly welcoming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Raman has also softened on no-camping zones in the city.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Arnold Sotelo is a Peruvian entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of International Media Group (IMG), and a digital expert and negotiator.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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My mom was a tough negotiator and realized absolutely everything is negotiable in life.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Noun
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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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Shea butter, glycerin, and vitamin E keep lips soft, cushioned, and hydrated, while a lineup of peptides supports smoother, fuller-looking lips.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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The faux-leather straps are shockingly comfy, and the insoles are well-padded to cushion every step.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The rear bumper seems needlessly busy, and while the upper-half of the Cayenne Electric’s nose looks familiar and compelling, the rest is likewise a bit much.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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In that case, soccer can expect a bumper windfall from the World Cup, with more than $9 billion in revenue anticipated this year.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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