1
as in excellent
of the very best kind
it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
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2
as in huge
unusually large
a bumper crop of pumpkins that year
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Recent Examples of bumper
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.
—New York Times, 9 June 2026
The controller has the original ABXY colors, as well as bumpers that honor the original black and white buttons found on the Duke controller.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 June 2026
Before the true ad break begins, networks like to insert a little commercial bumper.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The left bumper is for blocking, while the left trigger opens up skills and partner actions.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.
—New York Times, 9 June 2026
The controller has the original ABXY colors, as well as bumpers that honor the original black and white buttons found on the Duke controller.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 June 2026
Before the true ad break begins, networks like to insert a little commercial bumper.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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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
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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
Adjective
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The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The University of Kansas marching band played the Algerian national anthem and Lawrence artist Stan Herd created a giant flag of the North African nation, made out of organic materials, to display on the school grounds.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Texas restaurants are a big winner from the FIFA World Cup, as visitors fill social media with dozens of photos of giant barbecue platters, tall frozen margaritas and anything from Buc-ees.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Noun
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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The San Francisco 49ers, for whom Smith had a terrific rookie season, issued a statement announcing his passing on Saturday afternoon.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The meals served on board were good (including some terrific local dishes).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Miami knows a variety of sports on a gigantic scale more than most big cities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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And two, the logo is ugly and gigantic.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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