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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
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Land use is also more regulated and fragmented than in the 1930s, with programs that retire highly erodible land and encourage conservation buffers in vulnerable areas.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Barrier islands are more than storm buffers.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Not every farm or field has enough leftover nutrients to maintain yields with less fertilizer, and the buffers that do exist in some fields will not last indefinitely.
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Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
South Africa’s Standard Bank aims to be Kenya’s biggest lender by 2030, its regional chief told Semafor, a rare public shot at climbing East Africa’s banking hierarchy as the International Monetary Fund warns that the region’s economic buffers are dangerously fragile.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Most siblings have natural buffers.
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Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Strong economic fundamentals—including low government debt and ample reserves—provided important buffers.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
On the inbound side, buffers can be established for every raw material or raw material families.
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Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Land use is also more regulated and fragmented than in the 1930s, with programs that retire highly erodible land and encourage conservation buffers in vulnerable areas.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Barrier islands are more than storm buffers.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Not every farm or field has enough leftover nutrients to maintain yields with less fertilizer, and the buffers that do exist in some fields will not last indefinitely.
—
Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
South Africa’s Standard Bank aims to be Kenya’s biggest lender by 2030, its regional chief told Semafor, a rare public shot at climbing East Africa’s banking hierarchy as the International Monetary Fund warns that the region’s economic buffers are dangerously fragile.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Most siblings have natural buffers.
—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Strong economic fundamentals—including low government debt and ample reserves—provided important buffers.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Verb
This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.
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Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffers
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The mediators said Washington and Tehran would set up new communication lines to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is open and to end fighting in Lebanon, while Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the management of the strait would not return to the situation before the war.
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Negotiators reporting to the committee will lead groups focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, and other means to implement the US-Iran agreement, the mediators said in a joint statement.
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Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
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These toner pads are an integral part of my skincare wind down every evening.
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Autumn softens the vistas along the Ring of Kerry and brings a quieter pace to the historic villages.
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In a heartbreaking moment, Paula asks why Trevor chose her, and Ashley softens a bit.
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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.
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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Security-camera footage filmed Harris and Perez getting out of their cars armed with their Glock service pistols and ballistic shields, the report states.
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The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.
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Best Outdoor Decor Deals Shop Memorial Day decor deals for every outdoor space, from extra-plush patio chair cushions to a stylish outdoor area rug that’s made with weather-resistant materials and safe to use in the rain.
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According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
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More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.
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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.
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Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.
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“Buffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffers. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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