as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a powerful buffet to the side of the prisoner's head
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as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a buffet completed the kitchen set
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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat
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Recent Examples of buffets
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dining in the three main dining rooms, buffets, fast-casual options, room service, and most non-alcoholic drinks, including sodas, are all part of the cost of a cruise.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
What was once takeout menus and buffets, Khanna said, has transformed into a business segment aiming to rival that of Italian and French cuisine and is garnering growing interest by the day.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … SIN CITY CHALLENGES – 'Cheap buffets' are a thing of the past, says one insider.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Foods to avoid while traveling include raw meat and seafood, buffets, dairy in hot climates, pre-cut produce, and some street food.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The food skews Mexican and is largely plant-based, but also includes eggs, dairy and seafood, and every day showcases homemade soups, homemade breads, entrée specials and extensive healthy breakfast and lunch buffets.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
The credit is valid at more than 100 dining and lounge venues, from fine dining restaurants, top steakhouses, and famed chefs to casual food halls, buffets and coffee shops.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dining in the three main dining rooms, buffets, fast-casual options, room service, and most non-alcoholic drinks, including sodas, are all part of the cost of a cruise.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
What was once takeout menus and buffets, Khanna said, has transformed into a business segment aiming to rival that of Italian and French cuisine and is garnering growing interest by the day.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … SIN CITY CHALLENGES – 'Cheap buffets' are a thing of the past, says one insider.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Foods to avoid while traveling include raw meat and seafood, buffets, dairy in hot climates, pre-cut produce, and some street food.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The food skews Mexican and is largely plant-based, but also includes eggs, dairy and seafood, and every day showcases homemade soups, homemade breads, entrée specials and extensive healthy breakfast and lunch buffets.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffets
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Hart opted to rap his part, which delighted his ecstatic band-members, the reggae-rhythm providing a steady groove and allowing for Mayer and Anastasio to trade licks back-and-forth.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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Usually, when one partner lashes out, the other responds in kind.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Its wand, made with short bristles, grips lashes to fan them up and out with precision.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Contempt often hides within sarcasm or ridicule.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Maddie hides her binging and purging from Deena and Jake, lying about being pregnant to distract her husband from what’s really going on.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the water is likely to demonstrate as Erin batters the coast, the islands face threats not only from the ocean, but also from the large bodies of water to the west, the Albemarle, Pamlico and Currituck Sounds.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Thousands are without power in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Erin batters the Caribbean with heavy rainfall and gusty winds.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dennis tries to hug Roman, but Roman attacks him, punching him multiple times before leaving the hotel room.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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After Wednesday disables the machine with an axe, Isaac’s ability no longer works, and Thing attacks him.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Energy beats calendars for creative work Smart creators work with their natural rhythms.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yes, Meursault is a bit toxic with his indifference, then one beats his wife, the other beats his dog.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Buffets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffets. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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