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
As with other good car designs that endured well beyond their 1960s-era prime, the Type 14 eventually became encumbered by massive rubber bumpers and oversized taillamps by 1973, though even these later models retain their charm.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The loungers also come with crib bumpers, which are banned by federal law for a high risk of causing breathing obstruction that can result in injury or death.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Apply cabinet bumpers on the four corners of each base to keep surfaces scratch-free.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, tennis is built for players with straight-up speed and the ability to switch direction like pinballs bouncing off bumpers.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit states that the parking spots in front of the restaurant had no physical barriers to prevent or slow a vehicle from potentially driving into the storefront, like parking stops, parking bumpers, fencing, walls or bollards, which are vertical posts meant to control traffic.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Toyota’s paint treatment adds attitude, with gloss-black accents on the hood trim, mirrors, bumpers, handles and window surrounds.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
And the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, signed into federal law in 2022, outright banned the sale of drop-side cribs and crib bumpers that could potentially suffocate infants.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The loungers also come with crib bumpers, which are banned by federal law for a high risk of causing breathing obstruction that can result in injury or death.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Apply cabinet bumpers on the four corners of each base to keep surfaces scratch-free.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, tennis is built for players with straight-up speed and the ability to switch direction like pinballs bouncing off bumpers.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit states that the parking spots in front of the restaurant had no physical barriers to prevent or slow a vehicle from potentially driving into the storefront, like parking stops, parking bumpers, fencing, walls or bollards, which are vertical posts meant to control traffic.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Toyota’s paint treatment adds attitude, with gloss-black accents on the hood trim, mirrors, bumpers, handles and window surrounds.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
And the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, signed into federal law in 2022, outright banned the sale of drop-side cribs and crib bumpers that could potentially suffocate infants.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpers
Noun
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Pre-plan for buffers to weather an inevitable downturn.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Before leaping, aspiring founders would do well to plan not just their business model, but their emotional resilience, financial buffers, support systems and personal boundaries.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But it's based on the non-electric N-One model – which was inspired by the Honda N360 launched in 1967 – though with some EV-specific tweaks, including cleaner lines and more curves to the fenders and tail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wing-like daytime running lights run from the fenders inboard above slim headlights.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the leaders in the field, ICON, is working with NASA on Project Olympus, a construction system designed to 3D print infrastructure (like habitats, landing pads, and roads) on the Moon using local regolith (lunar soil).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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The pads began crashing violently, and a familiar soundtrack followed.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just three days in and these XL-sized shields are thick as thieves, which doesn’t seem threatening to anyone whose name isn’t Annie.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum The vacuum also converts into a handheld device, which is a total game changer for cleaning above-floor messes, couch cushions, baseboards, and spots where my apartment loves to collect dust bunnies.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Costway Chaise Recliner, Set of Two A chaise lounge offers a comfortable spot to nap, sunbathe, or read outdoors without needing extra cushions and accessories.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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