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noun

ˈbə-fər How to pronounce buffer (audio)
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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 pad
something that serves as a protective barrier the excelsior acts as an additional buffer for the marble bust during shipping

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verb

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
Noun
The impact on manufacturers may not be felt by consumers immediately because of this front loading; however, if the tariffs stay in place, the buffer created by inventory buildup can only last so long. — Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 External buffers in Mexico are strong and debt-to-GDP ratio is moderate. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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And the ingestion of baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, a legal technique that helps buffer acidity and neutralize interference with muscle contractions, is also widely used for short, intense races like the mile. — Jeré Longman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 Episode 232: Elon Musk, Welfare Queen—the Dirty Truth Plus: Lesley M. M. Blume on John Hersey; Nathan King and Mark Seal on The Godfather; and more % buffered 00:00 Sign Up for Air Mail An entertaining, but also serious weekend edition, delivered every Saturday morning at six o’clock. — airmail.news, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buffer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffer
  1. mediator
  2. pad
  3. soften
  4. shield
  5. cushion
  6. intermediary
  7. bumper
  8. broker
Noun
  • Hamas engaged with mediators but did not budge from its core demand to adhere to the original deal, remove Israeli troops from the Gaza-Egypt border and begin talks on the end of the war.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Hamas on Friday agreed to release Alexander along with the bodies of four other hostages following a deal offered by mediators.
    — Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • The Future May Be Port-Free Just imagine: no USB-C connector at the base of the phone, with only charging through a charging pad as an option, and with data synced exclusively wirelessly.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • While there is no number pad, Selecting between cooking options is easy using the dial and display.
    — Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
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Verb
  • Reduce heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, until vegetables soften slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The data, released by the Census Bureau, will offer a look at how Americans spent their money during a month in which consumer confidence was softening amid tariff uncertainty.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of soften
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  • Here’s what to know about Chief Justice John Roberts and his complicated relationship with President Donald Trump: A history of enabling Trump's legal shield Roberts’ tenure as Chief Justice has coincided with some of the most tumultuous legal battles involving a sitting President.
    — Nik Popli, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The photon shields look like an Elizabethan collar.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of shield
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  • Notably, unlike in 2022, bonds have provided a safe haven as stocks have declined, which can help cushion the impact of a portfolio.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Trump said when asked whether TSMC’s investment would cushion the threat of China possibly trying to take Taiwan.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of cushion
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  • And by having a direct relationship instead of dealing with intermediaries, Capital One can create more value for merchants, small businesses and consumers.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Cops said Ordoñez-Ortega, 39, used an unidentified intermediary to contact the two teenagers and convinced them to travel to the Danbury residence, the News-Times reported.
    — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Around one-fifth of red wolves meet their end on a bumper, many on US 64, a primary route that vacationers take to the Outer Banks, the picturesque chain of barrier islands that line North Carolina’s seaboard.
    — Ben Goldfarb, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The front bumper of the suspect’s car was damaged, according to police.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of bumper
Noun
  • Cryptocurrency exchanges are different than traditional stock brokers like Fidelity or JPMorgan.
    — Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • People search sites, also known as people finder sites, are a kind of data broker that specializes in collecting, organizing and selling access to personal information.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
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