BUFFERING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in softening

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verb

present participle of buffer

as in cushioning

to lessen the shock of during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain

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Strength training provides executives with greater physical margin, buffering against the wear and tear of high-level leadership. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Dimaag module was found to be effective in buffering extreme DC-side power fluctuations and delivering LVRT response. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 Why your streaming keeps buffering Internet service providers handle enormous amounts of traffic. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 So buffering right field in a real way takes on greater importance for a Phillies team whose window is sliding downward. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Decades of research indicate that psychological flexibility plays an important role in buffering the negative effects of stress and a broad range of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 12 May 2026 The method used in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) bases lottery rankings on the past two seasons combined, buffering the payoff for any tanking. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026 Amazon Mesh Wi-Fi System Deal Say goodbye to dropped video calls and buffering nightmares with the Eero 6+ Mesh System. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 Chronic stress maintains an inflammatory state, slows elimination, and increases demand for buffering minerals. — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026

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Meanwhile, emollient vitamin E and softening jojoba seed oil condition your natural nails, leaving them (and the skin around them) feeling softer and more hydrated.

— Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
The formula is infused with emollient fatty acids to help support the skin’s moisture barrier, while its semi-sheer finish ensures a soft glow—far from the heavy-handed bronzer looks of the mid-2010s.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025

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