Bolster and Buffer

Bolster

Bolster noun - A pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows.

Buffer and bolster are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Buffer" instead a noun "Bolster".

Nearby Words: bolstered, bolstering

Buffer

Buffer noun - One who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement.
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Synonyms for Buffer

Bolster and buffer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bolster" instead a noun "Buffer".

Nearby Words: buff, buffed, buffering, buffing, buffered

Common collocations

allies bolster allies buffer allies
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Buffer and Bolster. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bolster/buffer
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