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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
Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Reducing capital would heighten risks for depositors and taxpayers in future financial crises, as robust capital buffers are essential safeguards.
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 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
Build in absurdly long buffers.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
12 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
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.
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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.
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Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Reducing capital would heighten risks for depositors and taxpayers in future financial crises, as robust capital buffers are essential safeguards.
—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 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
Build in absurdly long buffers.
—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Strong economic fundamentals—including low government debt and ample reserves—provided important buffers.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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
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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At one practice during the fall of 2024, Washington’s assistant athletic director of football academics Diamond Brown was standing on the sideline when Jonah bounded up to her in full pads and begun complaining about his grade in a music class.
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These PowerGlow Peel pads from Blue Mercury’s m-61 brand will keep your skin in shape throughout all the SPF, makeup, sweat, self-tan, sand, and chlorine.
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Cook until the onion softens slightly, 30 seconds, then stir in the garlic, bell peppers and jalapeño.
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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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On the shuttle’s exterior, people can see the gray heat shields that can take 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, while the white shields can safeguard a mere 700 degrees.
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Five officers responded with weapons and shields, the State's Attorney's office said.
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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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