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noun (1)

plural of buffet
as in punches
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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noun (2)

plural of buffet
as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves a buffet completed the kitchen set

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buffets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of buffet
as in licks
to strike repeatedly fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat

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Recent Examples of buffets
Noun
According to the publication, the famous buffets of Las Vegas fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, its social-distancing requirements and the trend of wealthier visitors seeking higher-end restaurants. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 When most people think about a cruise vacation, visions of buffets, onboard water parks, and late-night parties often come to mind. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 At buffets, cookouts and stadiums, good options include the following. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 Disney also offers free soda and other non-acoholic drinks on the pool deck, in dining rooms and buffets, and in the teens club - a benefit that would generally bring an extra fee on competing cruise lines. — Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 Public Restrooms Public restrooms near buffets, theaters, and pool decks tend to experience especially heavy traffic during peak hours. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 Pack these pants as a practical option for long flights, buffets, and full sightseeing days. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 Whiskey Pete’s offered a quick and affordable 24-hour IHOP, in comparison to Vegas’ pricier buffets, and Californians and Nevadans visited Primm Valley’s 100-store outlet mall, supported by shoppers who were brought by bus to the mall for free. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffets
  1. punches
  2. cabinets
  3. licks
  4. blows
  5. cupboards
  6. pounds
  7. swipes
  8. lockers
Noun
  • Jade Cargill and Lash Legend faced off as US Bank Stadium cheered, but Green and Stratton broke it up and neutralized the Black amazons with 10-count punches.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There were no punches thrown, just heated discussion about the result.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • Important documents get buried in inboxes and filing cabinets.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
  • Specifically, the cabinets, in the form of tiny, decorative perforations.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of cabinets
Verb
  • Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Definition of licks
Noun
  • After the dustups, the offense went from taking blows from the defense to delivering some of its own.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • During the less than a minute-long elevator ride, the duo trading blows, according to the video.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    — Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
  • With that, the pitching cupboards passed the point of being bare a month ago, and there's hardly anywhere left to turn for starter help.
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of cupboards
Verb
  • Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • The Los Angeles metropolitan area and other big California population centers are below the national average in office attendance, according to Kastle Systems, which tracks badge swipes.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Using gestures and swipes on a traditional slab-style phone always felt cramped and imprecise when trying to pull off quick maneuvers.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of swipes
Noun
  • In the clubhouse, as Brett described it, temporary adjoining lockers bore the uniforms of each.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Inside the latest post-loss clubhouse, multiple players sat at their lockers in silence, staring at their phones or blankly ahead.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of lockers

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