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
Front and rear racks and full-coverage fenders are available for both bikes.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The port's marine infrastructure is also being improved to support vessels with up to 5,500 passengers, including new mooring foundations, bollards, and fenders.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
The coupe also features various other AMG touches on the outside, including the front fascia, fenders, mirror housings, bumper, and tailpipes.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
The Golden Gate Bridge District also hired a consultant after last year’s Key Bridge collapse to assess how the South Tower fender system would perform in the event of a ship collision.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The port's marine infrastructure is also being improved to support vessels with up to 5,500 passengers, including new mooring foundations, bollards, and fenders.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
The coupe also features various other AMG touches on the outside, including the front fascia, fenders, mirror housings, bumper, and tailpipes.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
The Golden Gate Bridge District also hired a consultant after last year’s Key Bridge collapse to assess how the South Tower fender system would perform in the event of a ship collision.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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Eric is often the buffer between Justin and Dawn, able to set boundaries while giving Justin more leeway to grow up and have natural experiences.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Build in transition periods: Allow buffer time between different roles to shift gears mentally.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The 32-year-old driver was docked 60 championship points and 5 playoff points for a front bumper violation in Kansas.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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Irina Shayk From her shield shades and dad shoes combo to her roster of red carpet dresses, Shayk is owning Cannes—even without a film to promote.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 May 2025
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With the shield, the second primary mechanic comes into play: parrying.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The two mop pads, which are removable, oscillate and actually reach out beyond the circular form of the robot vacuum.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
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Swiping left again brings you to your calendar, followed by the weather, and a communications section that houses the dial pad, contacts, and messages apps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2025
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That cushion held through the rest of the game but the Wings were able to claw into the lead as the Lynx’s 3-point shooting cooled in the second half.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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There are about 114 billion pennies currently in circulation in the United States, the Treasury says, with an untold number buried in sofa cushions or rattling around under car floor mats.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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