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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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Recent Examples of buffering
Verb
Research tied to the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health suggests specific brain regions may produce their own testosterone, potentially buffering against drops in blood levels. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Air pockets trapped between overlapping leaves moderate the soil temperature and slow heat transfer, buffering against the freeze-thaw cycles that heave soil, fracture plant roots and expose beneficial soil microbes to lethal cold. — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 Remittances, for example, played a major role in buffering poor countries from the dire economic consequences of the COVID pandemic. — Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffering
  1. cushioning
  2. softening
  3. emollient
Adjective
  • And in many cases, the brand’s modern reissues are actually downgraded with less cushioning and lower quality materials as cost-cutting measures.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cushioning
Verb
  • Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide is a rich overnight cream that helps replenish dry skin while softening the look of crepiness, fine lines, and rough texture.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists at the Beckman Institute have been tracking levels of plastic-softening phthalates in the blood of children since before they were born up until age 11.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of softening
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of emollient

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