Definition of bumpernext
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as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier cars have bumpers to protect them from damage in minor collisions

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Recent Examples of bumper
Noun
Cars, lined up bumper to bumper, stretched for about a mile past SoFi Stadium. Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 No one was injured when Sohail drove his car into the Chabad Headquarters' side entrance five times, knocking the door off its hinges and destroying his car's front bumper. ABC News, 29 July 2026 Up front, there’s a wider opening in the center and on each side of the bumper, clearly allowing more airflow into the V12 while evoking a more aggro persona. Jerry Perez, The Drive, 29 July 2026 Turo sent photos, one of which showed a scratch on the fender and a small hole in the bumper. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bumper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
  • Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Videos circulating on social media, and geolocated by CNN, show a huge blaze raging and plumes of smoke rising from an area just outside the city, close to what appear to be the characteristic towers of an oil refinery.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The fight is huge for everyone involved, the network and promoters included.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Options are available for the whole family including the delectable Daisy collection – including pedi buffers, DC and Harry Potter designs, men's scents, spongelato and more.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Energy security also requires strong buffers against supply disruptions.
    Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Ryan Eckley did great holding — good job stepping in on our operation, which was awesome.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Scott made it to her feet and was allowed to continue, which wasn't the greatest decision by the referee.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • That giant wood burning fireplace is the perfect spot to enjoy a whiskey, neat.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Some of us want to disappear into a giant blanket and watch Heated Rivalry all the way through for the third time.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The other stews help out with lines and fenders, and the docking is a success.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The bike arrives fully equipped, with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lights, full fenders, a rear cargo rack, and a bottle-cage mount.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Lucasfilm hasn’t had a terrific year with its first film in theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Chisholm was shaken up after trying to field Dominic Canzone's infield single in the ninth, but the second baseman remained in the game and followed with a terrific defensive play.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With a little critical thinking, most reasonable people would conclude that this is not how a gigantic company like OpenAI would handle an incident like this.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In Homewood on Tuesday, gigantic piles of mulch, tree limbs, and branches were already lying around from storms that hit earlier in the summer.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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