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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
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
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
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
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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
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
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
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Qatari mediators left Tehran on Sunday after 17 hours of intensive negotiations, a diplomat briefed on the developments told CBS News.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Sunday to finalize the agreement, according to two regional officials.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The graying wrap their knees in thick white pads, still chasing Saturday-morning glory at 70.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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There are eight other launch pads north of there within the Space Force station that are either active or gearing up for launches soon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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General Daily Insight for June 16, 2026 Gentle energy softens edges and opens kind choices.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 When heart softens, career surprises feel workable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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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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Five officers responded with weapons and shields, the State's Attorney's office said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Some protesters fired flares toward officers or tore up chunks of asphalt and chucked them toward police in shields and riot gear.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 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
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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.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 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
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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.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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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.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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“Buffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffers. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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