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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 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
David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The operating margin on the grid—the buffer between supply and demand—ought to be 25 percent in a secure system.
—Isabel Hilton, WIRED, 5 Oct. 2024
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Although those states already prohibit interfering with police officers, supporters say buffer laws are necessary to protect police from distrustful, aggressive bystanders.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 July 2024
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Noun
It was designed to balance the influence of smaller and larger states and to act as a buffer against a direct popular vote.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The operating margin on the grid—the buffer between supply and demand—ought to be 25 percent in a secure system.
—Isabel Hilton, WIRED, 5 Oct. 2024
Verb
Research indicates that oatmeal can act as a buffering agent to help maintain your skin's ideal pH.6
Manage Red, Itchy Skin Safely
The anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties of oatmeal can benefit people dealing with red, itchy, inflamed skin common in conditions like atopic dermatitis.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Although those states already prohibit interfering with police officers, supporters say buffer laws are necessary to protect police from distrustful, aggressive bystanders.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 July 2024
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As Christina, the youngest of a trio of sisters, Olsen spends the film playing mediator between Natasha Lyonne’s depressed stoner, Rachel, and Carrie Coon’s domineering control freak, Katie.Rachel Handler, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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International mediators from the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar have so far failed to secure a ceasefire.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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When his troubled yet talented athletes don’t make the most of it, Coach puts on the pads himself to lay the smack down, in a teaching way.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and fruit are softened and start to turn golden, about 15 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to market conditions softening and the loss of customers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company is seeking to dismiss the lawsuit on several grounds, including that the state is attempting to mandate age verification and parental controls that violate the First Amendment and that the legal liability shield Section 230 should block the suit.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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These humming, holographic-looking Holtzman shields appear very similar to the ones used by Paul Atreides (Chalamet), Warmaster Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin) and Swordmaster Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa) in the first of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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This futon couch is upholstered in rich velvet with a ribbed, tufted and cushioned back.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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In late October, the company raised $25 Billion in new credit and debt arrangements to cushion the cash crunch that will continue for at least a year.Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Building on Bitcoin's foundation, platforms such as Ethereum enable users to create financial services without intermediaries through smart contracts, while Solana stands out for its speed and low transaction costs.Roomy Khan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, manage prescription drug plans for health insurance programs, including Medicare, and serve as intermediaries with pharmacies, employers and drugmakers.Alain Sherter, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
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The hoods and bumpers of both vehicles were crushed, and parts of the wheel, including the rim of the red car's left wheel, as well as other debris littered the ground.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cameras: An additional camera could be integrated into the front bumper for enhanced Autopilot and FSD capabilities.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Aircraft company CEOs, jet-card executives, aviation attorneys, aircraft brokers, and private equity reps examined different sectors of the industry during three days of interviews and panel discussions.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mark Littler is an independent whisky consultant and broker, known for his in-depth analysis of market trends, historical insights, and the collectable nature of whisky.Mark Littler, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Buffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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