Synonyms of buffers

buffers 1 of 2

noun

plural of buffer

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mediators
• negotiators
• intermediates
• brokers
• intermediaries
• liaisons
• ambassadors
• middlemen
• negotiants
• conciliators
• peacemakers
• agents
• intercessors
• proxies
• honest brokers
• interceders
• interposers
• attorneys
• referees
• delegates
• moderators
• representatives
• envoys
• advisers
• factors
• go-betweens
• messengers
• judges
• umpires
• deputies
• troubleshooters
• bargainers
• interferers
• arbitrators
• counselors
• reconcilers
• pacificators
• appeasers
• arbiters
• pacifiers
• emissaries
• procurators
• meddlers
• legates
• busybodies
• mediums

2

as in pads

something that serves as a protective barrier

the excelsior acts as an additional buffer for the marble bust during shipping

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pads
• shields
• bumpers
• cushions
• fenders
• barricades
• cocoons
• cushionings
• safeguards
• paddings
• baffles
• mufflers
• cordons

buffers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of buffer

as in softens

to lessen the shock of

during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softens
• cushions
• mitigates
• alleviates
• moderates
• modulates
• baffles
• deadens
• gentles
• tempers
• dulls
• obtunds
• dampens
• relieves
• allays
• lightens
• eases
• assuages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intensifies
• heightens
• sharpens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buffers

Noun

City planning decisions also determine where trees, parks and other green buffers are preserved or added. — Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

The 8% Dividend Plan For This Market Our best play here is a fund that still gives us exposure to the long-term growth prospects in tech but buffers that with other holdings from across the economy. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Though the songwriter has been steadily releasing records since 2001, Meiburg buffers his musical output with scientific and historical pursuits. — David Harris, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

With the coaster slated to open in the coming days or weeks, residents aren’t optimistic for change or the sudden construction of more noise buffers. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

The economy has been remarkably resilient, but the buffers that protected Americans from earlier price spikes are wearing thin. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Portions of the road through unincorporated Lemon HIll, South Oak Park and North and South City Farms have four traffic lanes, a central turn lane and bike lanes without buffers separating bicyclists from traffic. — Madison Smalstig july 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

And if the war escalates further, there will be fewer buffers available to stave off another big spike. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 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

Verb

This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025