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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 Synonyms for buffers
Noun
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Israel’s blocking of aid was however slammed by many of the international community, including mediators of the deal, the UN and aid groups.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025 -
Egypt and other mediators are trying to salvage the ceasefire, which went into effect in January and is now hanging by a thread.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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This black sports bra has removable pads and a sleek fit with total coverage across the chest.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.—
Achraf Golli,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Additionally, the notion that Rocket Homes penalized real estate brokers or agents for helping clients compare rates and choose the best lender for them is also a lie.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes then gave priority for future network referrals to those brokers and agents who, in turn, made client referrals to Rocket Mortgage and Amrock, the lawsuit says.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The coupe also features various other AMG touches on the outside, including the front fascia, fenders, mirror housings, bumper, and tailpipes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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The design is finished with era-appropriate tail lights and rear fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Herbert sisters are ambassadors of Alo Yoga and have worked with brands such as Versace, Gucci and Calvin Klein.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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Food and wine have long been cultural ambassadors, providing an opportunity for storytelling, education and connection.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is the first instance of Washington targeting a Chinese refinery directly instead of focusing on middlemen or transporters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Eligibility and caregiver choices would be unchanged but a single intermediary would manage payroll and benefits, replacing middlemen who inject tons of inefficiency and unnecessary spending, including untold amounts of fraud and abuse, into the system.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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With autonomous, always-active agents, the risk of privacy invasion becomes even greater.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Buffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffers. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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