as in softening
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as in cushioning
to lessen the shock of
during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain
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Recent Examples of buffering
Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
Small and fragmented burns, what Roos calls a mosaic of fire, could be more effective at diminishing risk and buffering the effects of climate than bigger, cohesive prescribed burns.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Further buffering the effects of the retinoid are the brand’s signature thermal water (rich in soothing minerals) as well as shea butter and squalane to moisturize and protect.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
This means that any hope of signing Paul Skenes to an extension and buffering his performance on the mound with offensive support is probably slim.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent studies show that wild equids are key to healthy ecosystems and play a vital role by increasing ecosystem resiliency and buffering against negative impacts of climate change.
—Jennifer Best, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Heath is a native of nearby Marshall that was obliterated during Helene when the French Broad River buffering the community bulldozed downtown.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
Small and fragmented burns, what Roos calls a mosaic of fire, could be more effective at diminishing risk and buffering the effects of climate than bigger, cohesive prescribed burns.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Further buffering the effects of the retinoid are the brand’s signature thermal water (rich in soothing minerals) as well as shea butter and squalane to moisturize and protect.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
This means that any hope of signing Paul Skenes to an extension and buffering his performance on the mound with offensive support is probably slim.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent studies show that wild equids are key to healthy ecosystems and play a vital role by increasing ecosystem resiliency and buffering against negative impacts of climate change.
—Jennifer Best, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffering
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Williams did not explicitly mention tennis, or any sport, in her Super Bowl advert for Ro, but her focus on movement and wellbeing in the context of her softening position on the possibility of a comeback was striking.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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On most prestige shows, a friendship between two women from disparate backgrounds would serve as an emotional anchor, softening both characters.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Barrier cream launches this time of year are plentiful, but there’s one that’s really worth your attention: Bubble’s Soft Swerve Barrier Restore Balm, an intensely emollient moisturizer that coats your skin in a nourishing formula that rewards you with a soft, supple complexion over night.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2026
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When shopping for a hydrating lip balm, focus on nourishing, emollient ingredients rather than those that create a temporary tingle.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Buffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffering. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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