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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
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For those who’d rather get out on the water, options range from kayaks and paddleboards to bumper boats and water-skiing.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Driver Denny Hamlin had some fun with Flagg while the rookie was driving the pace care riding his bumper from behind.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, Exxon and TotalEnergies are all seeing bumper profits because of high oil prices and the wild swings in those prices.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Noun
The pursuing agent presses a button, unlocking the device attached to their vehicle’s front bumper, and a net springs out.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For those who’d rather get out on the water, options range from kayaks and paddleboards to bumper boats and water-skiing.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Driver Denny Hamlin had some fun with Flagg while the rookie was driving the pace care riding his bumper from behind.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, Exxon and TotalEnergies are all seeing bumper profits because of high oil prices and the wild swings in those prices.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Again and again worked Friday night for Blanco, who produced an RBI and triple for Oak Lawn in that huge third to spark a 22-6 victory over host Crete-Monee in five innings in Crete.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That will also be a huge difference from the Orbán regime, when there was no responsibility or consequences of any crime, any political mistake.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The world has burned through oil inventories at a record speed as the Iran war throttles flows from the Persian Gulf, eating into the very buffer that protects against supply shocks.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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To manage this risk, the Ingenuity team strictly capped rotational speeds at 2,700 rpm and maintained a safety buffer to avoid the unpredictable physics of the sound barrier and potential turbulence from Martian dust devils.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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For a player who isn’t exactly known for his defensive acumen, Dorofeyev made several great defensive plays with his stick.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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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,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This all sounds terrific, but the devil is in the dance.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Isbel saved a couple of extra-base hits with terrific plays in center field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Another executive said any potential trade package would be gigantic.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Upside-down performers hang from a gigantic bell, clanging their torsos against the metal.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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