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as in excellent
of the very best kind
it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
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as in huge
unusually large
a bumper crop of pumpkins that year
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Recent Examples of bumper
Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
Patricia Haddon and Barry Rebo are retired, in their 70s, and struggled to turn the page on a collision with their insurance company over a punctured tire, bumper damage, and pressure to give up Rebo's 2007 Lexus SC 430, a hardtop convertible.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The photo showed a rundown of new features, some of which have already been announced, that will be available for the Z in 2027, including new bumpers for the Sport model, a metallic Shinkai Green finish for the Performance, and a manual transmission for the Nismo.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Those who want to try a little of everything might opt for a $10 unlimited game pass to unlock access to premium games like billiards, darts, bumper pool, ping pong and more.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Police also found paint on the vehicle’s bumper that matched the color of Shafer’s bike, and an imprint of a bicycle tire.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
Patricia Haddon and Barry Rebo are retired, in their 70s, and struggled to turn the page on a collision with their insurance company over a punctured tire, bumper damage, and pressure to give up Rebo's 2007 Lexus SC 430, a hardtop convertible.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The photo showed a rundown of new features, some of which have already been announced, that will be available for the Z in 2027, including new bumpers for the Sport model, a metallic Shinkai Green finish for the Performance, and a manual transmission for the Nismo.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Those who want to try a little of everything might opt for a $10 unlimited game pass to unlock access to premium games like billiards, darts, bumper pool, ping pong and more.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the waters off Singapore, a recently uncovered a shipwreck with a huge cargo of blue-and-white porcelain is shedding light on the storied Chinese craft produced during the turbulent era of the Mongol Empire.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Brentford, Bournemouth and particularly Brighton & Hove Albion have reaped the benefits of signing up-and-coming talents who, ideally, will excel in the Premier League and be sold on to a bigger club at a huge profit.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Instead, their buffer is only four and their remarkable defensive record is ever-so-slightly less remarkable, with seven goals conceded in 23 league games.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Workers in these countries are typically paid below subsistence levels with no savings buffer, the Clean Clothes Campaign said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, how many of them actually come to be inhabited remains a great unknown, with deeper questions — like how many of them turn into technologically advanced civilizations — requiring us to estimate further unknowns atop them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lewis, 64, is considered by many one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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China is testing giant airborne turbines A Chinese project is testing wind turbines that generate electricity from high in the sky.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The one-night-only show, which won’t be televised or recorded as a special, is meant to be one giant party for comedy fans who’ve supported Koy and Iglesias since their early days.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Heck, Reddick did it last week at Atlanta without even having his right front fender on the car.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One side was a buyer pressuring us over margin and speed that would affect our quality and the other was a child who had this terrific experience.—
Tim Heitmann,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Such bad timing could have been fatal for a theatrical release, but thankfully Bellocchio’s terrific crime drama is still available worldwide via HBO Max.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
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Kicking Horse Ski Resort Kicking Horse Ski Resort, an hour west of Lake Louise, is known for its steep terrain, gigantic chutes, jagged Rocky Mountain peaks, and fluffy dry snow.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lunar eclipses happen when the Earth passes directly between the sun and moon, casting a gigantic shadow that creeps across the moon’s surface.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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