as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier
not wanting our brand-new cabin cruiser to get scratched, we put thick rubber fenders between it and the dock
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Recent Examples of fender
The truck struck Hopkins, whose motorcycle became lodged in the truck’s fender, Easter said.
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Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The Icons Collection medallion is mounted on the rear fender, while each bike's unique serial number is engraved on a commemorative tank console inlay.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The color Race Gold festoons the outline of the radiator grille and front fenders, among other elements of the car.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Here, Edward Bulmer’s Celadon paint color adorns the walls, while a sofa from Duggan’s Trove lifestyle and home collection wears a Pollack red-pink velvet, and the fireplace fender a Schumacher ikat in similar hues.
—Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
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Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The Icons Collection medallion is mounted on the rear fender, while each bike's unique serial number is engraved on a commemorative tank console inlay.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The color Race Gold festoons the outline of the radiator grille and front fenders, among other elements of the car.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Here, Edward Bulmer’s Celadon paint color adorns the walls, while a sofa from Duggan’s Trove lifestyle and home collection wears a Pollack red-pink velvet, and the fireplace fender a Schumacher ikat in similar hues.
—Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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Goss at the time the public land was primarily to provide a buffer at either end of the runway.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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In March, immediate changes to a swathe of application forms caused confusion for applicants, leading to a lawsuit from attorneys, and USCIS being forced to change course and offer at least two weeks' buffer time for the changes to take effect.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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On the roads out of Tehran to the west, traffic stood bumper to bumper.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The owner did all the modifications and even custom-fabricated the front bumper based on their own design.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
10 June 2025
Noun
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In Israel, people have taken shelter in stairwells and bomb shelters, and are coping with Tehran’s ability to penetrate the country’s sophisticated defense shield.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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Resilience becomes not just a shield, but a catalyst for future growth and innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The mission was the 3rd in less than 30 hours for SpaceX among its 2 Florida and 1 California launch pads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Pair it with reusable cotton pads for an eco-friendly beauty routine.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The seat cushions are removable for cleaning, and the entire set can be wiped down with a damp cloth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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The seats are designed for ultimate comfort, featuring flexible tubular cushions that can recline completely flat, transforming into beds for long journeys or restful stops.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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