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
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.
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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
Some obvious changes in parenting guidelines over the years include no longer allowing kids to ride a bike without a helmet or travel in a car without a car seat—most parents have also banned crib bumpers and blankets from their infants cribs, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Drivers are sending last-minute emails, riding each other’s bumpers, going too fast or too slow, slamming on their brakes, not letting each other merge.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The bumpers are designed for durability and recyclability, while wipe-clean surfaces and all-weather tyres as standard encourage use rather than preciousness.
—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
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
Some obvious changes in parenting guidelines over the years include no longer allowing kids to ride a bike without a helmet or travel in a car without a car seat—most parents have also banned crib bumpers and blankets from their infants cribs, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Drivers are sending last-minute emails, riding each other’s bumpers, going too fast or too slow, slamming on their brakes, not letting each other merge.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The bumpers are designed for durability and recyclability, while wipe-clean surfaces and all-weather tyres as standard encourage use rather than preciousness.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpers
Noun
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These molten-salt tanks act as energy buffers.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Contractors or others with irregular income should have bigger cash buffers.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rear rack is built for real cargo, and dual fenders protect against mud.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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The front lip spoiler with red lipstick sits below Darth Vader-like aero bits on the front bumper that lead into the front fenders.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Laughton, making his Kings debut, got that back two minutes later, lining a low wrist shot from a tough angle off the pads of Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Abrasive cleaners like steel wool pads, bleach, and chlorine should always be avoided when cleaning stainless steel.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These babies were shields to protect a narcotics operation.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Privacy a priority Especially popular among mobile professionals, stick-on privacy shields for smartphones, tablets and laptops can prevent someone beside you (or behind you on an airplane) from seeing your display.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Give your outdoor cushions a good wash at the start of the season and keep an eye on them throughout the spring and summer.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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The earcup cushions also provide comfort for wearing the headphones for extended periods of time, and the battery also lasts around 50 hours per charge.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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