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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
Kendrick Calfee
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The system doesn’t have any frame buffers or Amiga-style bitplanes that would allow for unrestricted drawing of pixels to any part of the screen.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
The question is how long all these buffers can last relative to the pace of ceasefire talks.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Neither tax refunds nor savings can last as buffers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Instead of relying solely on forecasts and buffers, investment decisions can increasingly reflect real utilization patterns, demand signals and customer behavior.
—Hakan Ekmen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Simplify the day with fewer moving parts, add small buffers to deadlines, then share a realistic timeline with co-workers or family so pressure eases.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Rats said energy prices would be higher now had there not been a few buffers in place.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Instead, travelers are building in buffers, with flexibility becoming a defining priority.
—Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
New Bedford revised its plan to reduce density from 71 to 64 units, add landscape buffers, maintain consistent architectural design and other changes, according to the letter of understanding.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The system doesn’t have any frame buffers or Amiga-style bitplanes that would allow for unrestricted drawing of pixels to any part of the screen.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
The question is how long all these buffers can last relative to the pace of ceasefire talks.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Neither tax refunds nor savings can last as buffers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Instead of relying solely on forecasts and buffers, investment decisions can increasingly reflect real utilization patterns, demand signals and customer behavior.
—Hakan Ekmen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Simplify the day with fewer moving parts, add small buffers to deadlines, then share a realistic timeline with co-workers or family so pressure eases.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Rats said energy prices would be higher now had there not been a few buffers in place.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Instead, travelers are building in buffers, with flexibility becoming a defining priority.
—Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 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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The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Baltimore's Mayor's Office said the Penn North community, backed by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), Safe Streets, and Catholic Charities, achieved the milestone with more than 100 mediators, 45 community events, and anti-violence messaging.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Space Force officials said the explosion would not affect upcoming launches by other companies from other pads.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Due to its semi-transparency, the facade invites the shifting sky and the green hues of the surrounding forest canopy into the interior, creating an environment that softens the line between inside and out.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Back in April, Bieber debuted a vanilla French glaze manicure thats softens the sharp contrast of a typical French mani.—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
28 May 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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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protesters could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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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.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Once activated, the molecule captures the drifting intermediates and improves charge transport inside the battery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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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.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bumpers have been reworked, and the D-pad is more responsive as well, with a new dome beneath for more tactile feedback.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Buffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffers. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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