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as in mediators
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 pads
something that serves as a protective barrier
the excelsior acts as an additional buffer for the marble bust during shipping
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as in softens
to lessen the shock of
during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain
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Recent Examples of buffers
David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
Contractors or others with irregular income should have bigger cash buffers.
—Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Legislation in Tallahassee might stall development by requiring studies, buffers and oversight, but even the toughest of the data center bills, HB 1007, allows economic development agencies to keep a company’s identity hidden for 12 months.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Some advocates also raised concerns about diesel truck emissions, saying vegetative buffers proposed near nearby homes and schools could take years to become effective.
—Chaewon Chung
march 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
But analysts say reserves are temporary buffers and energy-intensive industries, like Taiwan's semiconductor industry, remain vulnerable.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fiscal buffers Fiscal stimulus and subsidies could cushion some of the inflationary impact and relatively benign price pressures heading into 2026, providing a relatively comfortable starting point.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Of course, buffers play an important role.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Wetlands like Doñana act as natural buffers against climate extremes, storing water during wet periods and releasing it slowly during dry ones.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
These molten-salt tanks act as energy buffers.
—David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
Contractors or others with irregular income should have bigger cash buffers.
—Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Legislation in Tallahassee might stall development by requiring studies, buffers and oversight, but even the toughest of the data center bills, HB 1007, allows economic development agencies to keep a company’s identity hidden for 12 months.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Some advocates also raised concerns about diesel truck emissions, saying vegetative buffers proposed near nearby homes and schools could take years to become effective.
—Chaewon Chung
march 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
But analysts say reserves are temporary buffers and energy-intensive industries, like Taiwan's semiconductor industry, remain vulnerable.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fiscal buffers Fiscal stimulus and subsidies could cushion some of the inflationary impact and relatively benign price pressures heading into 2026, providing a relatively comfortable starting point.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Of course, buffers play an important role.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Wetlands like Doñana act as natural buffers against climate extremes, storing water during wet periods and releasing it slowly during dry ones.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffers
Noun
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Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, much of the gist of the mass action will draw from the words of JAMS mediators and ex-judges.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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Federal and state mediators have been involved.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Laughton, making his Kings debut, got that back two minutes later, lining a low wrist shot from a tough angle off the pads of Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Abrasive cleaners like steel wool pads, bleach, and chlorine should always be avoided when cleaning stainless steel.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By night, the scene softens with storm lanterns lit by hotel staff, who also patrol the premises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The same goes for Linda, who softens at the recognition of her daughter's humanity, which is all too easy to overlook in times of crisis.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These babies were shields to protect a narcotics operation.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Privacy a priority Especially popular among mobile professionals, stick-on privacy shields for smartphones, tablets and laptops can prevent someone beside you (or behind you on an airplane) from seeing your display.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Its dense, ointment-like texture melts on contact, forming a protective seal that cushions fragile skin while locking in moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Joe and Anthony both repeatedly stressed the value of a guide for expert (and even pro) skiers as well as for intermediates.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whistler is known worldwide in the LGBTQ+ community for its annual Whistler Pride festival, and while the resort attracts experts and intermediates, there are enough beginner runs and après options to fill a week-long stay.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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That’s the Framework Laptop 12, built to meet MIL-STD-810 durability requirements and clad in rubber bumpers.—
Joe Osborne,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Buffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffers. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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