1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to soften
to lessen the shock of
during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of buffer
Bob Herman, STAT, 2 Apr. 2026
Compared to traditional outdoor gardening, a greenhouse gives you a buffer against the elements.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Videos buffered and the streaming quality wasn’t always good.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for buffer
Noun
The extra funding from star ratings provides a sizable buffer for Medicare Advantage insurers, which are awaiting final payment rates for 2027 and experiencing higher medical claims.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 2 Apr. 2026
Compared to traditional outdoor gardening, a greenhouse gives you a buffer against the elements.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Amazon Mesh Wi-Fi System Deal Say goodbye to dropped video calls and buffering nightmares with the Eero 6+ Mesh System.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Videos buffered and the streaming quality wasn’t always good.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for buffer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
-
Late Sunday evening, Axios reported that mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey were making a last-ditch effort to broker a deal.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Trump has issued such deadlines before but extended them when mediators have claimed progress toward ending the war, which has killed thousands and shaken global markets.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
There is a rocket launch pad that uses a pivoting, spinning lever mechanism to simulate a blastoff from Earth to the moon.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
-
More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Your 7th House of Partnership softens as the Moon arrives, increasing the happiness in one-to-one bonds, platonic or not.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
-
Cora offered confidence in his ace but didn’t soften the dire position in which the club finds itself.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Miller, a former State Department Middle East analyst and negotiator, is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.—
Daniel Kurtzer,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
-
He was promoted to police officer and held many different positions in the department, including multi-family officer, school resource officer, DARE officer, detective, use-of-force instructor, Taser instructor, crisis negotiator, sergeant and captain.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The heat shield will experience temperatures of up to 5,000 degrees as the spacecraft rapidly slows in a blaze of atmospheric friction.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
-
The most violent and thuggish regime on earth would be free to carry out their campaigns of terror, coercion, conquest, and mass murder from behind a nuclear shield.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Moreover, timely policy decisions, such as raising retirement ages and facilitating immigration, could cushion the negative effects of population aging.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Retraining also helps cushion the blow.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Beneath the surface of these multilingual conversations, English functions as a hidden intermediary.—
Gareth Barkin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
-
The two sides have been exchanging messages via intermediaries in third-party countries including Pakistan, but no face-to-face talks have been arranged.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Woods was sitting on the bumper of a vehicle while taking the test.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Global dealmaking sees strong 2026 start Global dealmaking had a bumper start to the year despite geopolitical turmoil.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
