as in buffers
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 fenders
Even Harley-Davidson went big on fenders on bikes like this WLA model from the same period.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The rear fenders feature some curves, which might be the most similar aspect of this prototype compared to today’s Bentayga.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
The view from behind the wheel is impressive, where the driver sees finger-thin A-pillars at either side of the broad windshield that overlooks two iconic fenders, a comically short dash, five true analog gauges, and little else.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Pininfarina has also enlarged the side air intakes, visually emphasizing the rear fenders.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 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
Wing-like daytime running lights run from the fenders inboard above slim headlights.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Next year, the Bay Area Toll Authority will embark on a retrofit of the rubber fenders that protect the bridge, Goodwin said.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The rear fenders feature some curves, which might be the most similar aspect of this prototype compared to today’s Bentayga.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
The view from behind the wheel is impressive, where the driver sees finger-thin A-pillars at either side of the broad windshield that overlooks two iconic fenders, a comically short dash, five true analog gauges, and little else.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Pininfarina has also enlarged the side air intakes, visually emphasizing the rear fenders.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 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
Wing-like daytime running lights run from the fenders inboard above slim headlights.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Next year, the Bay Area Toll Authority will embark on a retrofit of the rubber fenders that protect the bridge, Goodwin said.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenders
Noun
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This is because perspective-taking buffers escalation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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While the top 20% spends paper gains, the bottom 80% is currently financing groceries with shadow debt, having fully depleted their pandemic-era savings buffers.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The anodized exterior trim bits return for a bit of visual interest, and Subaru also redesigned the Wilderness’ front and rear bumpers.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some options focus on the dog’s environment, such as adding padding or corner bumpers to sharp furniture edges and other hard surfaces a tail might repeatedly hit.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those shields include Section 230 and free speech defenses tied to user content.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The dearth of trees on the island implied to some that the inhabitants had cut them down to make clubs and shields.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Not to mention, its cooling under-eye pads feel incredible in the morning.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, the zoo began moving several of its animals into protected areas of the Kendall-area attraction and kept warm with extra bedding hay, along with external heating sources like heat lamps, radiant heaters and heated floor pads.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her nursery is luxurious with cushions and toys, soft rugs and sofas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Second, the Fed’s also lowering the cash cushions that banks must park at the central bank as reserves.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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