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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
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Always build in buffer time when possible—even the best services perform better with reasonable timelines.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Antibodies and other players in the immune system may buffer the worst consequences of bird flu, at least to some degree.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
County officials have promised that there would be a one-mile buffer on either side of the road to prevent it from being heavily commercialized.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Always build in buffer time when possible—even the best services perform better with reasonable timelines.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
Still, some experts point to ways long-term savers can buffer losses and ease their nerves.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Antibodies and other players in the immune system may buffer the worst consequences of bird flu, at least to some degree.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
Noun
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But Beijing has since attempted to revive stalled or canceled bilateral projects while supporting reconciliation efforts and positioning itself as a neutral mediator.—
Tharaphi Than,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2025
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And that then triggers these cells, called the mast cells, to release all these inflammatory mediators, like histamine and other kinds of mediators, like nutrients, which can have kind of profound effects.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aside from cosmetic shortcuts like highlighters, the fastest way to get a glowing complexion is to exfoliate, whether that’s by using a scrub, peel, or pad.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bookings are already softening from corporate and leisure customers, especially in domestic markets, although according to Delta, premium and international demand remains strong so far.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and are fragrant.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the change in shield design from the blue-and-gold badge that probation officers have worn for decades to a silver shield almost identical to NYPD patrol shields is being criticized by Dalvanie Powell, the president of the United Probation Officers Association.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Federal Reserve could cushion the blow of tariffs on the economy by cutting interest rates, which can encourage companies and households to borrow and spend.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Build an emergency fund to cushion the blow when life throws the unexpected your way. 7.—
Brian Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But a senior Iranian official said any negotiations would be indirect, with Oman acting as intermediary.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Apprenticeship intermediaries can be public, non-profit, or for-profit organizations and can work locally, regionally, statewide, or nationally.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the pickup forced its way past the cruiser, the trooper utilized the push bumper to make contact with the right rear quarter panel of the pickup.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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So, the night of the shoot, the crew pulled up to the southernmost stop on the G train, Church Ave., with a whole lot of gear and plants — and immediately got into a traffic accident when their truck ripped off the front bumper of a car while parking.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Such contract discussions often take until the last minute to get hammered out, but one detail about the hospitals spooked a North Texas health insurance broker who requested his name not be used out of job security concerns.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Real estate broker Ellen Sykes reiterates that prospective buyers are not very good at imagining a home looking different than what’s presented.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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