Thesaurus results for FENDER

fender

noun

ˈfen-dər

as in buffer

something that serves as a protective barrier not wanting our brand-new cabin cruiser to get scratched, we put thick rubber fenders between it and the dock

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Recent Examples of fender Although all of the cars in the race had been pruned of windshield and fenders, even the exhaust system and muffler had been removed on these Fords so that four snub-nosed pipes jutted straight from the hood. —

Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 The Intracoastal Waterway bridge along the road will see several upgrades, including the replacement of its existing deck with a solid aluminum one, paintwork on the structural steel, upgrades to wiring and electrical components, and the replacement of the existing fender system. —

Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026 Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders. —

Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 The fine doubles if the passenger is allowed to ride on the hood, fender, or in the trunk. —

Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fender

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Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.

— Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Because the rest of the group, Czechia and South Africa, have just one point each, with one group game to go, that buffer would be enough to guarantee a place in the knockout round for the winner.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026