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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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Hot tubs are a great way to relax and let the muscles soften after a long day.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Your 4th House of Home softens as sensual Venus settles there and trines spiritual Neptune in your 12th House of Solitude, encouraging rest and boundary repair.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Noun
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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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Officials cited the heat shield concerns as part of the need to add additional testing in space to the Artemis timeline.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Pro-Kremlin newspapers reported it, with some praising the performance of air defenses while noting that the strike highlighted the need to further strengthen the defensive shield around the capital.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Since the war started, the industry has been relying on inventories — stockpiles of base oil — which has helped cushion the blow for retail customers.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Its floors are cushioned, and it’s reported by users to be well-made.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 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
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From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Photos posted online showed a masked agent sitting on the ground against a vehicle bumper before being placed on a stretcher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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