as in buffers
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 bumpers
The bumpers are designed for durability and recyclability, while wipe-clean surfaces and all-weather tyres as standard encourage use rather than preciousness.
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Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
The anodized exterior trim bits return for a bit of visual interest, and Subaru also redesigned the Wilderness’ front and rear bumpers.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Some options focus on the dog’s environment, such as adding padding or corner bumpers to sharp furniture edges and other hard surfaces a tail might repeatedly hit.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The network’s commercial bumpers — white text on a black background — would sometimes talk about what was happening behind the scenes, shouting out Titmouse by name, too.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
Andrew Barclay said of the annual Thanksgiving rush that puts car bumpers within inches of each other.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Then there’s the S line Black Optic Sport Package with those distinctive S line front and rear bumpers, black Audi rings and badging, along with mirror caps, window surrounds, and door handles finished in stealthy black.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
With a square nose, removable doors, tow hooks mounted on the bumpers and a spare tire affixed to the hatch, the Recon continues Jeep's heritage of boxy, off-roading aesthetic sensibilities.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
The anodized exterior trim bits return for a bit of visual interest, and Subaru also redesigned the Wilderness’ front and rear bumpers.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Some options focus on the dog’s environment, such as adding padding or corner bumpers to sharp furniture edges and other hard surfaces a tail might repeatedly hit.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The network’s commercial bumpers — white text on a black background — would sometimes talk about what was happening behind the scenes, shouting out Titmouse by name, too.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
Andrew Barclay said of the annual Thanksgiving rush that puts car bumpers within inches of each other.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Then there’s the S line Black Optic Sport Package with those distinctive S line front and rear bumpers, black Audi rings and badging, along with mirror caps, window surrounds, and door handles finished in stealthy black.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
With a square nose, removable doors, tow hooks mounted on the bumpers and a spare tire affixed to the hatch, the Recon continues Jeep's heritage of boxy, off-roading aesthetic sensibilities.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpers
Noun
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This is because perspective-taking buffers escalation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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While the top 20% spends paper gains, the bottom 80% is currently financing groceries with shadow debt, having fully depleted their pandemic-era savings buffers.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The material was also used in the fenders, fairings and winglets on the Suzuki GSX-R1000R for the the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race over the last couple of years.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even Harley-Davidson went big on fenders on bikes like this WLA model from the same period.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What ingredients are common in Korean toner pads?—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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New infrastructure, such as landing pads and charging stations, will support this growth.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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None of these are permanent shields.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Come next spring, shields and masks will no longer be confined to weekend getaways in the great outdoors.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Graphic cushions are the work of Pataxós artists; designs come from traditional body paintings.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The set includes two chairs with water-resistant seat cushions and a round table, perfect for morning tea or casual meals.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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