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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
Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The report says experience and tacit knowledge are becoming crucial buffers against displacement as AI tools excel at replacing book learning over job-specific, hard-to-codify skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Kara McGinley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The increase aims at buffering for state law changes and closing the $20 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Instead, crypto needs to internalize a few basic principles and tools borrowed from traditional economic and financial systems: capital buffers, collateral standards, stress-testing mechanisms and early-warning systems.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The report says experience and tacit knowledge are becoming crucial buffers against displacement as AI tools excel at replacing book learning over job-specific, hard-to-codify skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Faster internet speeds help avoid lag, slow downloads and buffering during video calls or streaming.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The increase aims at buffering for state law changes and closing the $20 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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In the most recent stormy security cabinet meeting on Sunday evening, Zamir once again urged the ministers to consider the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators that has been accepted by Hamas, the officials told CNN.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both sides have agreed to work with a mediator to try to jump start the negotiations.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Soliman is known as an elegant dresser, but his apartment was in bachelor-pad disarray, a reflection of his long hours at the hospital and the abruptness of his detention, said his friends, also clerics.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Linebacker Carson Schwesinger is a demon in thigh pads.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All of these things can soften poop and move it through your system more smoothly—which helps keep those nearby blood vessels calm and cool.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
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If a fence is involved, soften its lines with greenery.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company has refused to agree to that stipulation, said Nico Coronado, Local 705’s chief negotiator.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Colorado’s negotiator, Becky Mitchell, said in a statement this week in response to Buschatzke’s comments that time is of the essence in the negotiations.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump has lost his tariff shield.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But Facebook and other companies had a legal shield, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which essentially deterred lawsuits over content posted by their users.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While some flat shoes can lack support, these mules have a memory foam insole that helps cushion your feet, specifically around your arch and the ball of your foot.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The sleek, stylish, and softly cushioned Sonos Ace headphones are now discounted by $100, and that's music to our ears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Cuban government requires all private enterprises to use state importing agencies as intermediaries.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At Cedar Creek Park, there will be a variety of family-friendly entertainment that includes bounce houses, a live mermaid, baby kangaroos, bumper boats and a petting zoo.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Now, tennis is built for players with straight-up speed and the ability to switch direction like pinballs bouncing off bumpers.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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