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 Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Heck, Reddick did it last week at Atlanta without even having his right front fender on the car.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The film at least mines some charm from a fender-bender as a meet-cute.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Heck, Reddick did it last week at Atlanta without even having his right front fender on the car.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The film at least mines some charm from a fender-bender as a meet-cute.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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Police are blocking a lane of traffic to keep a buffer between people and vehicles.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Mar. 2026
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Funds typically have five or more years to deploy committed capital, providing a buffer against short-term market disruption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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People can be seen running along the top of the bus and sitting on the front bumper as the driver stares glumly ahead from inside windows tagged with graffiti.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Detroit Police Department Police say the suspects drove in a black Ford Fusion with a gray front bumper.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The agency determined that gases that built up in the shield’s outer material did not vent properly, allowing pressure to accumulate.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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And, often times, a shield who absorbed the criticism for the DeVos family.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first week of spring practice has come and gone for coach Tim Albin and the Charlotte 49ers, who put on pads for the first time Saturday morning.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sleeping bags were permitted, but not pillows or pads.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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DiNapoli estimates the 2025 bonuses will generate $199 million more in state income tax revenue and $91 million more for the city compared with last year—a critical cushion as federal funding grows uncertain.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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