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
On the way home, the little furball escapes its box, jumps out of the car after Linda gets in a fender-bender and meets a gruesome end on the street.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
The fact that Christian didn’t pull the lines and fenders at night makes for an actual problem in the morning, which Christian doesn’t even realize until much later, after the guests have left.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
When a crow flies into the pickup’s fender, Cal gets out and uses a rock to put the bird out of its misery.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
The fact that Christian didn’t pull the lines and fenders at night makes for an actual problem in the morning, which Christian doesn’t even realize until much later, after the guests have left.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
When a crow flies into the pickup’s fender, Cal gets out and uses a rock to put the bird out of its misery.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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English became a buffer, a soft curtain between myself and the memories that threatened to undo me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the impact on rivers is shocking and experts are sounding the alarm on what this means for the region, a biodiversity hot spot and crucial climate change buffer.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Berto is seen walking back to his truck, while the Tahoe driver walks toward the front end of the Tahoe, looks down at the bumper and shakes his head before turning to point the firearm at Berto, the affidavit said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The coming year will likely see a bumper set of public offerings and M&A deals, analysts forecast.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For Dimon, bureaucracy is a reflex that creeps into any large institution and shields leaders from reality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rodriguez didn't name nuclear energy specifically, but advocated for businesses to invest in renewable energy as part of the data center boom, and Roys agreed the state should ensure companies invest in upgrades to the state's energy infrastructure and shield ratepayers from higher costs.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Once the pads came on, Suamataia took virtually every first-team rep at left tackle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even one of the greatest ever to play this game, Joe Root, could not work out how to break free of the 36-year-old’s shackles here, failing to score a single run off him for 23 balls in a row before finally yielding to the python-like grip when missing one that homed in on his pads.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The plush polyester is soft to the touch, adding a cozy layer of cushion to any mattress.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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