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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
Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
The idea is to provide a buffer for the defender tasked with navigating the screen, and to ultimately deter the ball-handler into a reset.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
For young adults, especially those in their formative high school and early college years, purpose acts as a compass—guiding choices, buffering stress, and enhancing grit.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Noun
But the kind of preparation and mobility that financial capital can provide does offer a potential buffer—for some—to its worst outcomes.
—Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
The idea is to provide a buffer for the defender tasked with navigating the screen, and to ultimately deter the ball-handler into a reset.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Verb
This is part of a larger effort to revitalize the lagoon to buffer against sea level rise and increase habitat for endangered wildlife such as California least terns and a more recent visitor, Eastern Pacific green sea turtles that feed on the lagoon’s eelgrass.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
For young adults, especially those in their formative high school and early college years, purpose acts as a compass—guiding choices, buffering stress, and enhancing grit.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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Khalil worked as a mediator between protesters and Columbia University during protests on the campus in 2023 and 2024.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Since Trump took office, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have all counseled against war and acted as intermediaries and mediators between Tehran and Washington.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
10 June 2025
Noun
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This spring the annual employer survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that finance, insurance, and real estate companies – among the largest launching pads – were planning to hire 14.5% fewer new grads.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The other would be at KSC’s Launch Complex 39-A, where SpaceX already has a pad for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The experience of caring for another living creature has been found to soften inmates’ anger, allowing some to experience warmth and affection for the first time in their lives.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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In European competition, Postecoglou softened his principles and played functional football.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Clad in tactical gear and wielding riot shields and military-style rifles, federal agents lobbed non-lethal munitions, including rubber bullets, tear gas and flash-bang grenades, to disperse crowds.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defense shield for the U.S., designed to protect against next-generation, long-range weapons, is modeled on the Iron Dome.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Regardless of where tariff rates end up, the largest companies aim to deploy some mitigation strategies to cushion the impact on consumer prices.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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However, the Nigerian government will do more to cushion the impact of reforms on the most vulnerable.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Regulating pharmacy benefits managers A measure designed to rein in the practices of pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs — companies that act as intermediaries between drugmakers, insurance corporations and pharmacies — was approved with broad bipartisan support and is backed by Pritzker.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In 2023, county officials scuttled negotiations by refusing to continue serving as an intermediary between the company and ICE after loud opposition from residents.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Riders can accelerate and decelerate to regulate speed and the cars feature front and rear bumpers for inevitable low-speed run-ins.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Fast, not scared to use his front bumper, don't care if somebody gets mad about it and on the verge of becoming a star.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Dakota Johnson stars as a disaffected matchmaker who’s disarmed by a suave private equity broker played by Pedro Pascal.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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Employers aren’t just looking for a broker anymore.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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