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
New touches include geometric fender flares and vertical DRLs and taillights.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Malone had shot once at Dickman, with the bullet hitting the squad car’s right front fender and ricocheting into the passenger mirror.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2025
Mid-engine layouts generally put the same components like radiators in the same places, and the Emira's shape follows its predecessors (as well as cars from McLaren or Ferrari) with large intake ducts straked across its doors and rear fenders, a low nose, and little overhang past the axles.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Here, a whirling mass of robots stamp out roofs, fenders, and hoods, which are automatically stored in soaring racks overhead.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Malone had shot once at Dickman, with the bullet hitting the squad car’s right front fender and ricocheting into the passenger mirror.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2025
Mid-engine layouts generally put the same components like radiators in the same places, and the Emira's shape follows its predecessors (as well as cars from McLaren or Ferrari) with large intake ducts straked across its doors and rear fenders, a low nose, and little overhang past the axles.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Here, a whirling mass of robots stamp out roofs, fenders, and hoods, which are automatically stored in soaring racks overhead.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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Inside, lofted seating positions deliver an elevated view while quilted semi-aniline leather and acoustic glass buffer passengers in comfort and quiet.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The LiF@spinel approach combines a spinel buffer for rapid ion movement with a LiF outer layer that blocks corrosive attack, the researchers said.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At Cedar Creek Park, there will be a variety of family-friendly entertainment that includes bounce houses, a live mermaid, baby kangaroos, bumper boats and a petting zoo.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Now, tennis is built for players with straight-up speed and the ability to switch direction like pinballs bouncing off bumpers.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump has lost his tariff shield.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But Facebook and other companies had a legal shield, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which essentially deterred lawsuits over content posted by their users.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 5,000-square-foot resort pool features a water slide, splash pad, poolside bar and grill, and cabanas with room for six.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Standard options on the Nautilus Reserve include a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and suspension, lane-keeping assist, a push start, and a wireless charging pad.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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Five different Blue Jays launched balls over the outfield wall to slash the Reds’ lead and build a cushion.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Lift-Off is significantly more comfortable to sit on, and the cushions are quite wide, easily fitting both of us and one to two guests without cramming.—
Emily Hein,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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