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
Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.
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Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
What are these invisible bumpers?
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Surprisingly, the low concrete benches do not have the standard issue bumpers that are usually deployed to foil skateboarders.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Drones can be used to fly inconspicuously above cars, there’s smart bumpers that can fire a net to suspects’ tires, as a lot of us have already heard.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, despite pushing through crowds and navigating off slippery rides, the traction, wide platform, and foam bumpers on both sides of the heel kept her feet stable, preventing ankle rolls or excessive stress.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s the Framework Laptop 12, built to meet MIL-STD-810 durability requirements and clad in rubber bumpers.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
What are these invisible bumpers?
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Surprisingly, the low concrete benches do not have the standard issue bumpers that are usually deployed to foil skateboarders.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Drones can be used to fly inconspicuously above cars, there’s smart bumpers that can fire a net to suspects’ tires, as a lot of us have already heard.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, despite pushing through crowds and navigating off slippery rides, the traction, wide platform, and foam bumpers on both sides of the heel kept her feet stable, preventing ankle rolls or excessive stress.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s the Framework Laptop 12, built to meet MIL-STD-810 durability requirements and clad in rubber bumpers.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpers
Noun
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Airlines with stronger margin buffers, better fuel hedging, and lower direct operational exposure to the Middle East are among those expected to best weather the looming travel turmoil, Loredana Muharremi, equity analyst at Morningstar, wrote in a note on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tim’s view No matter what happens in the Strait of Hormuz, one legacy of the Iran war will have been to lay bare the dire need for energy-importing countries to build new buffers from volatile global markets.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those sprawling fenders clear room for taller, wider tires, including meaty 345/25/ZR 21’s in back to improve traction and cornering grip.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Shop cooling mat for dogs If the airline permits cooling pads for your dog’s kennel, consider the LE SURE Premium Cooling Blanket.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The midnight purple color-shifting material was designed to replicate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, which is woven across the jerseys, including the number set and shields on each sleeve.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As with all cushions, there’s a learning curve, especially if you’re used to liquid foundations.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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