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 visible gap for the door mechanism running across the rear fenders is unfortunate, especially since more basic minivans showcase clean surfaces there.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Each year the fins grew larger, until the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado arrived with rear appendages soaring almost three feet above the rear fenders.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The hood, front fenders, front side spoilers, and rear wing are all made from the lightweight material.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
Although all of the cars in the race had been pruned of windshield and fenders, even the exhaust system and muffler had been removed on these Fords so that four snub-nosed pipes jutted straight from the hood.
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Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders.
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Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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
Rather than going with the traditional Grand Wagoneer woodgrain, Jeep overlaid a topographical design that runs from the front to the rear fenders.
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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.
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Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Each year the fins grew larger, until the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado arrived with rear appendages soaring almost three feet above the rear fenders.
—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The hood, front fenders, front side spoilers, and rear wing are all made from the lightweight material.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
Although all of the cars in the race had been pruned of windshield and fenders, even the exhaust system and muffler had been removed on these Fords so that four snub-nosed pipes jutted straight from the hood.
—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Another example is certain Volkswagen Beetles, where servicing the cooling system fan or air‑conditioning condenser requires removal of the bumper cover and both front fenders.
—
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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.
—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenders
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Not every farm or field has enough leftover nutrients to maintain yields with less fertilizer, and the buffers that do exist in some fields will not last indefinitely.
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Reducing capital would heighten risks for depositors and taxpayers in future financial crises, as robust capital buffers are essential safeguards.
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From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.
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Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.
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On the shuttle’s exterior, people can see the gray heat shields that can take 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, while the white shields can safeguard a mere 700 degrees.
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Five officers responded with weapons and shields, the State's Attorney's office said.
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These pads smooth pores, reduce blackheads, and keep oil under control.
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These easy-to-use toning pads help exfoliate, refine the appearance of pores and reduce excess oil for a smooth, clear complexion.
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Going All in with Outdoor Fabrics When designing her Charleston, South Carolina, front porch, Alexandre Fleuren, founder of AF Interiors, was eager to display outdoor cushions made from eye-catching fabrics.
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The headphones make use of a breathable knit-mesh canopy and memory foam cushions, too.
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“Fenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenders. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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