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 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.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Carrying game on a fender close to the hot engine is risky unless the weather is quite cold.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Wing-like daytime running lights run from the fenders inboard above slim headlights.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 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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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Carrying game on a fender close to the hot engine is risky unless the weather is quite cold.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Wing-like daytime running lights run from the fenders inboard above slim headlights.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 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
See All Example Sentences for fender
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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That bumper accentuates the Maserati’s alluring, shark-like snout.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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But behind its rear bumper, the Elevance shows its fun side because the concept SUV comes equipped with a matching camper pod trailer designed to complete an adventuresome tandem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The head shield, all of those tiles on the bottom, would be stripped off.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sky-high, three-bedroom pad features 2,542 square feet of chic interiors by Johnson Naylor, a private rooftop terrace of 858 square feet, and balconies on both levels.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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The removable compression pad tamps everything down tight.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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 7 Nov. 2025.
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