buffers 1 of 2

noun

plural of buffer
1
as in mediators
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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2
as in pads
something that serves as a protective barrier the excelsior acts as an additional buffer for the marble bust during shipping

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buffers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of buffer
as in softens
to lessen the shock of during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain

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Recent Examples of buffers
Noun
Accelerating production without real-time operational buffers can turn a major contract win into a delivery failure. — Chris Hale, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 City planning decisions also determine where trees, parks and other green buffers are preserved or added. — Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Though the songwriter has been steadily releasing records since 2001, Meiburg buffers his musical output with scientific and historical pursuits. — David Harris, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 With the coaster slated to open in the coming days or weeks, residents aren’t optimistic for change or the sudden construction of more noise buffers. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The economy has been remarkably resilient, but the buffers that protected Americans from earlier price spikes are wearing thin. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Portions of the road through unincorporated Lemon HIll, South Oak Park and North and South City Farms have four traffic lanes, a central turn lane and bike lanes without buffers separating bicyclists from traffic. — Madison Smalstig july 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 And if the war escalates further, there will be fewer buffers available to stave off another big spike. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Land use is also more regulated and fragmented than in the 1930s, with programs that retire highly erodible land and encourage conservation buffers in vulnerable areas. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Verb
This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffers
  1. mediators
  2. pads
  3. softens
  4. negotiators
  5. shields
  6. cushions
  7. intermediates
  8. bumpers
Noun
  • Hamas remains committed to a Gaza roadmap agreed with mediators and representatives of the Board of Peace in Cairo 10 days ago, senior Hamas official Basem Naim told Reuters.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The administration has been told by regional mediators that a deal between Iran and Oman on the crucial waterway could be finalized in the coming days, the official said.
    — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mediators
Noun
  • Featuring two pads built for high-frequency flight campaigns, this addition brings Rocket Lab’s global network to six operational pads across two hemispheres, expanding beyond its active sites in New Zealand (LC-1) and Virginia (LC-2 and LC-3).
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That means my greasy microfiber cloths do get washed with my cotton drying towels, along with oven mitts, linen napkins, and the seat pads for my counter stools (my kids somehow manage to trash them every week).
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pads
Verb
  • Once that inner conversation softens, connection to others tends to follow.
    — Jan Gerber, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The versatile pair will quickly become their everyday staple, with premium Venetian leather that softens and develops character with every wear.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of softens
Noun
  • This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of negotiators
Noun
  • Ornamental shields and coats of arms are decorated with castles, crosses, lions, flags, and crowns.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The exemption shields bargained rules related to wages, hours and other working conditions from antitrust scrutiny.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shields
Verb
  • While the sole is much thinner than many of the other options on our list, it’s made out of plush memory foam that cushions the foot with every step.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • The glossy oil-gel formula cushions lips with squalane, passion fruit seed oil, and sodium hyaluronate for juicy hydration, while a hint of peppermint and menthol delivers a subtle cooling sensation that makes lips feel instantly refreshed.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026
Definition of cushions
Noun
  • What is the right combination of short tracks, intermediates, road courses?
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Definition of intermediates
Noun
  • These sensors alert drivers to obstacles and are usually mounted on bumpers.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Parents are asked to stop using the crib bumpers immediately and dispose of them.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bumpers

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