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, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
First shown in 1947 at the Villa d’Este Gold Cup, and later at the Paris Motor Show, the Cisitalia 202 was unlike anything seen before, featuring a curvaceous shape whose hoodline was lower than the fenders.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The film at least mines some charm from a fender-bender as a meet-cute.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Even Harley-Davidson went big on fenders on bikes like this WLA model from the same period.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
First shown in 1947 at the Villa d’Este Gold Cup, and later at the Paris Motor Show, the Cisitalia 202 was unlike anything seen before, featuring a curvaceous shape whose hoodline was lower than the fenders.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The film at least mines some charm from a fender-bender as a meet-cute.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Even Harley-Davidson went big on fenders on bikes like this WLA model from the same period.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
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Contractors or others with irregular income should have bigger cash buffers.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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By maintaining a deep, decentralized buffer of hydrocarbons, any nation, whether a major producer or a critical importer, can sustain its domestic energy flow even when maritime arteries are severed.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some obvious changes in parenting guidelines over the years include no longer allowing kids to ride a bike without a helmet or travel in a car without a car seat—most parents have also banned crib bumpers and blankets from their infants cribs, too.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Drivers are sending last-minute emails, riding each other’s bumpers, going too fast or too slow, slamming on their brakes, not letting each other merge.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The device could also be used to damp vibrations in aerospace vehicles, ships, and aircraft, and to provide a shield for sensitive military hardware and scientific instruments that are vulnerable to sudden shock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some oversized shield sunglasses, along with a handbag and stilettos adorned with Gucci's signature Horsebit hardware, topped off her edgy ensemble.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Recovery from the 2024 incident In August 2024, the space industry watched as a first-stage hot fire test ended in an explosion on the pad.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Laughton, making his Kings debut, got that back two minutes later, lining a low wrist shot from a tough angle off the pads of Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The bench features flip-down drawers that conceal footwear, a removable seat cushion for comfort, and a minimalistic aesthetic that fits with most decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fluff Them Up Filling is made up of individual fibers, which can be redistributed by fluffing the couch cushions.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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