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
From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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.
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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.
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Tom Warren,
The Verge,
7 June 2026
The bumpers have been reworked, and the D-pad is more responsive as well, with a new dome beneath for more tactile feedback.
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Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.
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Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
That’s on the smaller side for commercial pinball tables and maps to playfield bumpers that are just 53 mm wide—way smaller than any prebuilt bumpers that are commercially available.
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Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
Pool noodles can be used for keeping boots in shape and as car bumpers in the garage.
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Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
Flawless composite printing Engineers utilize large industrial 3D printers to produce massive objects, including aircraft parts, car bumpers, molds for boat hulls, shipping containers, and walls of buildings.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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
The bumpers have been reworked, and the D-pad is more responsive as well, with a new dome beneath for more tactile feedback.
—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.
—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
That’s on the smaller side for commercial pinball tables and maps to playfield bumpers that are just 53 mm wide—way smaller than any prebuilt bumpers that are commercially available.
—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
Pool noodles can be used for keeping boots in shape and as car bumpers in the garage.
—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
Flawless composite printing Engineers utilize large industrial 3D printers to produce massive objects, including aircraft parts, car bumpers, molds for boat hulls, shipping containers, and walls of buildings.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpers
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On the inbound side, buffers can be established for every raw material or raw material families.
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Land use is also more regulated and fragmented than in the 1930s, with programs that retire highly erodible land and encourage conservation buffers in vulnerable areas.
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The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
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The visible gap for the door mechanism running across the rear fenders is unfortunate, especially since more basic minivans showcase clean surfaces there.
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Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
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These toner pads are an integral part of my skincare wind down every evening.
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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Security-camera footage filmed Harris and Perez getting out of their cars armed with their Glock service pistols and ballistic shields, the report states.
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The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean.
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The 150-gallon storage box has a 660-pound weight capacity, and can hold patio cushions, sports equipment, pool supplies, and more.
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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