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
Apply cabinet bumpers on the four corners of each base to keep surfaces scratch-free.
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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
The vehicle, which is finished in satin Astral Drift, also features redesigned front and rear bumpers with integrated tow hooks and skid plates to protect its underbody while traversing rough roads.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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
The vehicle, which is finished in satin Astral Drift, also features redesigned front and rear bumpers with integrated tow hooks and skid plates to protect its underbody while traversing rough roads.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpers
Noun
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The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.—
Michael A. Scarpati,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Frame eyelets for mounting racks and fenders are certainly a desirable feature, although their absence isn't necessarily a dealbreaker.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 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
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Swipe the wonderfully oversized, self-neutralizing pads over your face and chest and get ready to meet a new level of luminosity—and maybe a new fling.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chargers said initially that Mack was questionable to return due to an elbow injury, but was downgraded to out after he was seen on the sideline with his pads off and his arm in a sling.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The cushions are removable and reversible, and the chair sits on a 360-degree swivel base.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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These square floor cushions bring a touch of traditional Japanese craftsmanship to your home decor.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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