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
Norris was the most expansive on what drivers actually want (proper slipstreaming, cars on each other’s bumpers, yo-yo overtaking gone).
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.
—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
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
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.
—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
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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However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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But county documents also detail conditions the project should meet to address impacts, including designing buildings to dampen sound and adding landscape buffers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 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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Bikeradar noted the kit, which includes calipers, levers, hoses, and two sets of pads, costs €750 (US$880) in Europe.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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Finally, anything abrasive, like metal scouring or cleaning pads, can damage the cooktop surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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And Champagne meticulously sourced an impressive collection of rare vintage erotic needlepoint cushions from their French birthplace via Etsy.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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Ramberg/Getty Images Household budgets are under significant pressure right now, with millions of Americans trying to juggle stubborn (and now rising) living costs and shrinking financial cushions thanks to their rising credit card debt.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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