as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a powerful buffet to the side of the prisoner's head
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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a buffet completed the kitchen set
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat
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Recent Examples of buffet
Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 July 2025
He’s also confronted with a buffet of worthy victims.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 25 July 2025
Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
While a stiff breeze buffeting the flags atop Andy Murray Arena, things were calmer at court-level.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Noun
For a casual evening, start with pizza and burrata at the Waves Grill and then head to the Terrace Café, getting sushi and grilled seafood or steak at the buffet before nabbing a table outside.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 July 2025
He’s also confronted with a buffet of worthy victims.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 25 July 2025
Verb
The company’s stock performance — and that of other luxury players — has been buffeted by uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs, a slowdown in China and lackluster trading.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
While a stiff breeze buffeting the flags atop Andy Murray Arena, things were calmer at court-level.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffet
Verb
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Get aligned and intentional before pounding the keyboard.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not said when troops would enter Gaza City, his country’s forces have continued to pound the area, killing dozens in recent days.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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From a sniping position, Hughes fired a fatal shot and then walked back to his truck hidden in a nearby field, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Usually, when one partner lashes out, the other responds in kind.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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However the first day of closing arguments – which are expected to last multiple days – was cancelled as a major rainstorm lashed the city.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cardi also dropped a trailer for the album, showing her inside a house as crows swarm and attack her mansion.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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The green and whites play excellent attacking soccer and with Isco pulling the strings there is always a chance Betis could upset a big club.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The reigning 100-meter world champion sprinter also issued an apology to her boyfriend after allegedly assaulting him in a Seattle airport.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The passenger did not physically assault anyone on the aircraft, and no injuries were reported, according to police.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some places in Milwaukee received over a foot of rain, NWS says David Clarey Two-day rain totals in and near Milwaukee reached over 12 inches in several locations, as a weekend storm battered the area and led to historic flooding.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Hand battered chicken tenders with pickles, Tanker sauce and Frites Street steak fries.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Buffet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffet. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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