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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
Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.
—Michael A. Scarpati, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Green roofs topped with solar panels reduce energy use and blend the structure into the hillside, while landscaped terraces and gardens create natural buffers between indoor and outdoor living.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
The report says experience and tacit knowledge are becoming crucial buffers against displacement as AI tools excel at replacing book learning over job-specific, hard-to-codify skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Replicating those buffers of points in the bag before the turn of the year would put Leeds ahead of the maths and perhaps turn their springtime fixtures into a matter of consolidation rather than a scramble for survival.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
If companies exhaust inventory buffers and continue to face higher supplier or tariff bills, more businesses are likely to implement price increases.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
As climate change accelerates, our parks and greenways serve as carbon sinks, flood buffers, and cooling zones in our increasingly hot towns and cities.
—Paul Steely White, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Research shows that communities of identity act as buffers against disconnection and stress — while also fostering pride, healing, and belonging (APA, 2022).
—Aaron Hurst, Big Think, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.
—Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.
—Michael A. Scarpati, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Green roofs topped with solar panels reduce energy use and blend the structure into the hillside, while landscaped terraces and gardens create natural buffers between indoor and outdoor living.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
The report says experience and tacit knowledge are becoming crucial buffers against displacement as AI tools excel at replacing book learning over job-specific, hard-to-codify skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Replicating those buffers of points in the bag before the turn of the year would put Leeds ahead of the maths and perhaps turn their springtime fixtures into a matter of consolidation rather than a scramble for survival.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
If companies exhaust inventory buffers and continue to face higher supplier or tariff bills, more businesses are likely to implement price increases.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
As climate change accelerates, our parks and greenways serve as carbon sinks, flood buffers, and cooling zones in our increasingly hot towns and cities.
—Paul Steely White, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Research shows that communities of identity act as buffers against disconnection and stress — while also fostering pride, healing, and belonging (APA, 2022).
—Aaron Hurst, Big Think, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffers
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The emirate is one of only two regional mediators leading the sole diplomatic track trying to bring an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zamir has urged government ministers to consider the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Linebacker Carson Schwesinger is a demon in thigh pads.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a record of decision on Wednesday approving SpaceX's plan to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40), the busiest of the company's four operational launch pads.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Arrive early—even at this altitude, the snow softens into slush by midday.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bakar’s presence softens Bieber’s bad attitude and makes the track a little more romantic.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
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Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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This high level of contract coverage provides strong earnings visibility and cushions the company against short-term freight rate volatility.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Osteoarthritis is a disease that comes about as the cartilage that cushions your joints gradually disappears.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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DyStar’s production plants consumed 70,760 tonnes of raw materials and intermediates in 2024.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Now, tennis is built for players with straight-up speed and the ability to switch direction like pinballs bouncing off bumpers.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit states that the parking spots in front of the restaurant had no physical barriers to prevent or slow a vehicle from potentially driving into the storefront, like parking stops, parking bumpers, fencing, walls or bollards, which are vertical posts meant to control traffic.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Buffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffers. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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