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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
Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
It was also seen as a defensive buffer, intended to keep conflict away from Iranian borders.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
And because chronic stress affects heart health as well, techniques such as mindfulness practices, adequate sleep and social connection can help buffer stress responses and contribute to better heart health.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Your team acts as the buffer between your emotions and the buyer’s demands.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
It was also seen as a defensive buffer, intended to keep conflict away from Iranian borders.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Because retinoids can be drying, the formula is buffered with nourishing oils like squalane, olive, sunflower, linseed, rice bran, coconut, and grape seed to support the skin barrier.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
And because chronic stress affects heart health as well, techniques such as mindfulness practices, adequate sleep and social connection can help buffer stress responses and contribute to better heart health.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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An independent mediator, the nurses unions and Kaiser were all scheduled to be back at the negotiation table for a new labor contract.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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With continued support of mediators, nurses plan on bargaining daily to settle fair contracts that protect patient and nurse safety.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Frictionlessness, generally speaking, is the design ethos that whisks a user seamlessly from Instagram ad to online shopping cart; from Word document to AI chatbot; from drawing pad to image generator.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Media night softened it temporarily and made entertainment out of the mundane practice of reporting.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The spring collection offers relaxed silhouettes, softened tailoring and fabric innovation.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Police said the teen barricaded himself inside the home when officers arrived at the scene, which led to them calling SWAT and a crisis negotiator.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS DEAL BREAKER – Government shutdown looms as key negotiator withdraws support for funding package.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gurus can deliver millions of devoted followers as a consolidated vote bank, and in return politicians may provide a shield of patronage, according to Ronki Ram, a professor at the Institute for Development and Communication in Chandigarh, who has researched Singh and the Dera Sacha Sauda.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 1651, Thomas Hobbes used the Leviathan to represent a great monster made up of tiny individual elements (the shields).—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Overall, the services that are helping to cushion the damage of this devastating conflict are being limited by the communications issues.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond exfoliation, panthenol, adenosine, and glycoproteins help hydrate and add a little bounce back, while macadamia seed oil keeps the finish cushioned rather than tight.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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While banks can serve as financial intermediaries for countless transactions, their role in the precious metals market differs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But there remained a solid mound of ice, curving out across the road, like a bumper on one side of a pool table.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Elite bumper players like Brayden Point and Leon Draisaitl are just as dangerous as shooters as passers.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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