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
Frame eyelets for mounting racks and fenders are certainly a desirable feature, although their absence isn't necessarily a dealbreaker.
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New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Wing-like daytime running lights run from the fenders inboard above slim headlights.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The body shell, fenders, and low-slung doors were hung on a ladder-type frame, primitive compared to the unibody MGB roadster that debuted in 1962.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 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
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
Lampe notes how the stacks of raw steel have been turned into rows of lightweight fenders, less than 25 pounds.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Once the fenders were removed, there were no problems with clearances.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Wing-like daytime running lights run from the fenders inboard above slim headlights.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The body shell, fenders, and low-slung doors were hung on a ladder-type frame, primitive compared to the unibody MGB roadster that debuted in 1962.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 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
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
Lampe notes how the stacks of raw steel have been turned into rows of lightweight fenders, less than 25 pounds.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Once the fenders were removed, there were no problems with clearances.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenders
Noun
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The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.—
Michael A. Scarpati,
Forbes.com,
2 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
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The lawsuit states that the parking spots in front of the restaurant had no physical barriers to prevent or slow a vehicle from potentially driving into the storefront, like parking stops, parking bumpers, fencing, walls or bollards, which are vertical posts meant to control traffic.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Linebacker Carson Schwesinger is a demon in thigh pads.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a record of decision on Wednesday approving SpaceX's plan to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40), the busiest of the company's four operational launch pads.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cushions are removable and reversible, and the chair sits on a 360-degree swivel base.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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These square floor cushions bring a touch of traditional Japanese craftsmanship to your home decor.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenders. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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