buffered

past tense of buffer
as in softened
to lessen the shock of during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain

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softened
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  • The sheer scale of Hosoda’s success may have softened his storytelling instincts, even if the aesthetics are occasionally remarkable.
    Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Contemporary forms and sleek materials are softened with touches of warmth, organic textures, and colorful accents for interiors that feel modern but never cold.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Buffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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