fenders

plural of fender
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 The protective fenders on the new bridge will be larger than a football field. Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Speaking to the state Transportation Commission last week in San Diego, Kosup stressed that another reason for the fenders is that Navy ships have also gotten larger since the bridge opened. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 The other stews help out with lines and fenders, and the docking is a success. Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 The bike arrives fully equipped, with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lights, full fenders, a rear cargo rack, and a bottle-cage mount. New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 The new single-cab model is dressed up in an aggressive aero kit that includes a hood scoop, larger fenders, and a prominent rear wing coming off the tailgate. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 Meanwhile, the rubber fenders and specialized coupling devices installed on the foundation legs helped absorb potential impacts. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Unlike my original e-bike, the Huffy includes metal fenders, a metal chain guard, and a battery that can charge in or out of the bike - all for a third of the price of my old bike. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenders
Noun
  • For example, during good years, the government has accumulated financial buffers, rather than spending the resulting fiscal windfall.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Seko is advising shippers to build seven- to 10-day-plus buffers into east China bookings and prepare for potential port omissions, blank sailings and cargo diversions to alternative gateways including Qingdao, Busan and Hong Kong.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Easy to hang with pre-routed keyholes and soft bumpers to protect walls.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Driving fatigue is very real, thanks to so many Mad Maxes riding bumpers or blowing through red lights or completely ignoring the speed limit.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Lucas and her attorneys with the Liberty Counsel, a conservative Christian legal organization, assert that her ownership of the property shields her from banishment.
    Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Among those shields is a whole tire from the landing gear from one of the planes that struck one of the towers and a portion of a steel beam, fashioned into a cross – both serving as a stark reminder of the attacks.
    Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On Sunday, the 6-foot-5 goaltender was wearing Stuart Skinner’s skates and Connor Ingram’s glove, blocker, pads and mask.
    Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Tariffs on cement, road salt and hospital pads were removed and replaced with duties on all-terrain vehicles, some cheeses and motorboats.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Connecting all the spaces are fluid, linear patterns on rugs, cushions, notebooks, and curtains, all by design company Backhausen, a key player in the Wiener Jugendstil (that’s Art Nouveau to you) movement of the early 20th century.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The plush over-ear cushions make sure that the headphones stay comfortable during long work hours, while the durable headband keeps them secure on top of your head.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Fenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenders. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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