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
Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2026
Those sprawling fenders clear room for taller, wider tires, including meaty 345/25/ZR 21’s in back to improve traction and cornering grip.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Rather than going with the traditional Grand Wagoneer woodgrain, Jeep overlaid a topographical design that runs from the front to the rear fenders.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Another key feature are the hash marks, smaller stripes that were on the driver’s side front fenders on the C4.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This set of plastic front and rear bike fenders has a universal fit that accommodates a variety of bikes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The rear rack is built for real cargo, and dual fenders protect against mud.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2026
Those sprawling fenders clear room for taller, wider tires, including meaty 345/25/ZR 21’s in back to improve traction and cornering grip.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Rather than going with the traditional Grand Wagoneer woodgrain, Jeep overlaid a topographical design that runs from the front to the rear fenders.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Another key feature are the hash marks, smaller stripes that were on the driver’s side front fenders on the C4.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This set of plastic front and rear bike fenders has a universal fit that accommodates a variety of bikes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The rear rack is built for real cargo, and dual fenders protect against mud.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenders
Noun
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Airlines with stronger margin buffers, better fuel hedging, and lower direct operational exposure to the Middle East are among those expected to best weather the looming travel turmoil, Loredana Muharremi, equity analyst at Morningstar, wrote in a note on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tim’s view No matter what happens in the Strait of Hormuz, one legacy of the Iran war will have been to lay bare the dire need for energy-importing countries to build new buffers from volatile global markets.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What are these invisible bumpers?—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The midnight purple color-shifting material was designed to replicate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, which is woven across the jerseys, including the number set and shields on each sleeve.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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With headquarters in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab can launch vehicles from the USA as well as from its A and B launch pads on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula for its partly-recoverable, smaller payload, two-stage Electron rockets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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These renewal and rejuvenation toner pads help visibly smooth texture, refine pores and improve skin tone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As with all cushions, there’s a learning curve, especially if you’re used to liquid foundations.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenders. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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