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.
—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
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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South Africa’s Standard Bank aims to be Kenya’s biggest lender by 2030, its regional chief told Semafor, a rare public shot at climbing East Africa’s banking hierarchy as the International Monetary Fund warns that the region’s economic buffers are dangerously fragile.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Most siblings have natural buffers.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
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The improvements are evident in its elegant proportions and concealed features, such as the integrated cleats and automatic fenders.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The hood, front fenders, front side spoilers, and rear wing are all made from the lightweight material.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The graying wrap their knees in thick white pads, still chasing Saturday-morning glory at 70.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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There are eight other launch pads north of there within the Space Force station that are either active or gearing up for launches soon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Five officers responded with weapons and shields, the State's Attorney's office said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Some protesters fired flares toward officers or tore up chunks of asphalt and chucked them toward police in shields and riot gear.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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As a result, this demographic cohort has seen its financial cushions evaporate entirely.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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In this case, save most of the balcony space for plants, and keep some folding chairs or floor cushions tucked away if needed.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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