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as in mediator
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 to soften
to lessen the shock of
during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain
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Recent Examples of buffer
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
Additional measures included supporting small-scale farmers by guaranteeing minimum prices for staples such as corn, beans, rice, and milk to encourage domestic production and create emergency buffer stocks.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 15 Jan. 2025
Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
Throughout their relationship, both Penny and Leonard leaned heavily on external factors—like their roommate situation or other friendships—to buffer their issues.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Henley said this also could be attributed in part to the laws of neighboring states, which can either act as buffers or allow guns to flow across their borders.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
Additional measures included supporting small-scale farmers by guaranteeing minimum prices for staples such as corn, beans, rice, and milk to encourage domestic production and create emergency buffer stocks.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
De Blasio’s policies effectively buffered people from federal scrutiny until they were convicted of major crimes.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
Throughout their relationship, both Penny and Leonard leaned heavily on external factors—like their roommate situation or other friendships—to buffer their issues.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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Israel’s Cabinet approved the cease-fire early Saturday in a rare session during the Jewish Sabbath, more than two days after mediators announced the deal.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Israel’s Cabinet approved the ceasefire early Saturday in a rare session during the Jewish Sabbath, more than two days after mediators announced the deal.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Then there's the roof - a convenient landing pad for fire embers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Skipping the Rug Pad Using a rug pad is one of Hegwood's favorite hacks for extending the lifespan of a rug—but surprisingly, many people skip this step.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In people who give birth, this joint softens and becomes extra flexible.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth at his confirmation hearing softened his stance on women in ground combat roles.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As other officers arrive with a ballistic shield and approach Anderton, one mentions seeing a gun on the ground.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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Look at Tom’s little jig at gaining a protective shield after that first challenge.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Doctors also identified the fluid as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a protective substance that cushions the brain and spinal cord.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Running shoes were barely cushioned, the sports bra hadn’t been invented and yoga mats were usually just blankets.—
Danielle Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Massachusetts is the latest state going after insulin makers and the intermediaries officials accuse of price gouging.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Given his seniority and status, the consensus among intermediaries is that Ankersen is the man responsible for the club’s recruitment.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In dry conditions, your vehicle's front bumper should pass the sign three or four seconds after the rear bumper of the car ahead.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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He’s got high-end (or close) skill, a dangerous wrister on the power play (from the flank and the bumper) and a quick, one-touch release and catch-and-release motion.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Tal, 38, and Oren Alexander, 37, two prominent jet-setting brokers in New York and Miami, and their brother Alon Alexander, Oren's identical twin, were arrested in Miami Beach Dec. 11 and have since been taken into federal custody.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The idea that this broker who’s been his foil all season long not only isn’t brought to justice at the end of Season 2 but seems to have been empowered, and seems to [have] influence with a man who’s about to assume the presidency, was kind of catnip for us.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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