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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
Jesse Pound, CNBC, 1 July 2025
The head of Russia’s Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, disagreed with Reshetnikov but warned that financial buffers like the national reserve fund are nearly depleted.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 June 2025
And when one form of connection is low, the other can buffer the emotional impact by keeping that sense of mattering alive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Noun
One important thing to note is that these funds will have lower upside caps than simple buffer funds with the same time frame, Day said.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 1 July 2025
The head of Russia’s Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, disagreed with Reshetnikov but warned that financial buffers like the national reserve fund are nearly depleted.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Verb
And all of these things can help buffer the impact.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 June 2025
And when one form of connection is low, the other can buffer the emotional impact by keeping that sense of mattering alive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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Negotiations to secure a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seem to have hit an impasse amid hopes from top mediators, including President Donald Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, that a deal can be reached soon.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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And that then triggers these cells, called the mast cells, to release all these inflammatory mediators, like histamine and other kinds of mediators, like nutrients, which can have profound effects.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The yellow accents throughout the design are a nod to the iconic Sennheiser HD 414 headphones with their yellow foam ear pads which were a revolutionary leap forward in sound and style when they were first launched in 1968.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Staffers had to literally teach Lohner how to put his pads on, at first, as Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham recalled.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Verb
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On the campaign trail, the president spent time courting faith leaders throughout the country, often refusing to soften his language in those venues as well.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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By then, Trump had softened his tariff stance and the markets had rebounded accordingly.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Verb
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It’s made of 100 percent memory foam to cushion your head and neck for a cozy rest.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Holding up to 1,000 pounds, the bench has thick foam padding to cushion your back and head, plus eight adjustable positions for your back and three for the seat.—
Jaylyn Pruitt,
Health,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Adding China as an intermediary during negotiations, however, might sway the outcome of current and ongoing diplomatic discussions.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Meanwhile, an intermediary for the Real Estate Board of New York contributed $3,100 on the group’s behalf through several donors.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Sold in various lengths and colors on Amazon from December 2024 to April, the unmarked bumpers are considered suffocation hazards.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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By 1974, the model gained new front and rear bumpers designed to meet then-current crash standards, along with many other changes, including a larger 2.7-liter engine.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Gisela Rojas, a broker with Caissa Realty Investment, told el Nuevo Herald.—
Sarah Moreno
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Becker had run in high school but was working as a mortgage broker when, with his 60th birthday approaching, a friend persuaded him to try a marathon in Minnesota.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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