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Recent Examples of buffeting
Paul Harloff, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Performances haven’t been ideal, but results are coming, and after the buffeting chaos of the early months of this season, that’s the best Forest can realistically hope for.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
Toy companies and trinket manufacturers were buffeting kids with ads, and children were pestering their parents for gifts.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Other, more recent macro headwinds, are buffeting the entire retail sector.
—CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Such an outcome might seem improbable, given historical trends and the political headwinds buffeting the White House.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Even with multiple issues buffeting the company, investors are betting that Tesla CEO Musk can deliver on his ambitions to make Tesla a leader in robotaxi services and get consumers to embrace humanoid robots that can perform basic tasks in homes and offices.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffeting
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The Giants’ battering-ram rookie tailback was asked by DraftKings last week for a Super Bowl pick, and his face turned orange and blue.—
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Next, a 10,000-pound concrete-and-steel battering ram was used to punch 24-foot holes through the ice, beginning at the far end of the whales' four-mile path to freedom, so as not to alarm them.—
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Russia has been pounding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with drones and missiles in recent weeks, a tactic used in previous winters.—
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But those massive events aren’t the only way for fans to experience the heart-pounding thrills and sense of community that only live sports can deliver.—
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Fires weren’t the only turbulence.—
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This turbulence leaves many questions remaining for the year ahead.—
Verb
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
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Trump spent most of 2025 downplaying the significance of the files, at times lashing out against Republicans who demanded the release of information about other potential perpetrators.—
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This is a heavenly take on hot chocolate, using dark chocolate and whipping cream.—
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That amount is about 1.4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, the study said.—
Verb
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Other photos showed Owen proudly licking the faces of his owners and getting some hugs and pats from the reality star, her husband and children.—
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The Chocolate Brownie Batter flavor was my first try, mostly because any brand that claims something tastes like licking brownie batter off the spoon must be challenged.—
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The 61-point win was UT's most-lopsided victory in a Big 12 or SEC game, besting a 90-39 thrashing of Texas Tech in 2018.—
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The 6-0 thrashing was highlighted by a blitz of three goals in the span of 76 seconds, the latter two lamp-lighters coming just nine ticks apart.—
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The couple — who are now one of the most watched of the season thanks to their double awards show appearances — were not shy about hiding their romance amidst the stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.—
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Laundry Machines Both your washing machine and dryer can be used to stow laundry, as well as other items that need hiding.—
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“Buffeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffeting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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