as in buffer
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 fender
More common now are those aftermarket shops that spiff up already luxurious cars, changing normal doors for gullwing versions, adding flaring fenders and bulging wheel arches, and plastering the interior in any hue of leather one might imagine.
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Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
That year’s Cadillac Eldorado took jet-age styling to the extreme, with rear fenders like fuselages, chrome bumpers sculpted into afterburners, and razor-sharp fins topped by dual-bullet taillights.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
The lifelong motorcycle enthusiast showed Vanity Fair her lavender-colored Harley-Davidson decorated with white daisies on the fenders.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Riley Herbst: Faded Promise On Lap 33, Herbst pitted to address a left-front fender rub caused by contact with Connor Zilisch.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
That year’s Cadillac Eldorado took jet-age styling to the extreme, with rear fenders like fuselages, chrome bumpers sculpted into afterburners, and razor-sharp fins topped by dual-bullet taillights.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
The lifelong motorcycle enthusiast showed Vanity Fair her lavender-colored Harley-Davidson decorated with white daisies on the fenders.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Riley Herbst: Faded Promise On Lap 33, Herbst pitted to address a left-front fender rub caused by contact with Connor Zilisch.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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This not only builds in a buffer for unexpected moments but also shows respect for your audience’s time and leaves a lasting impression of polish and professionalism.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Strong personal support networks can be a buffer against the stress of political division.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No matter the degree of pitch or roll, its frame and bumpers never made contact with the ground, either, thanks to 31- and 30-degree approach and departure angles, respectively, plus an impressive 9.5 inches of ground clearance.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the price of an aluminum bumper or radiator purchased by an automaker from a Canadian or Mexican parts supplier would likely increase.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whereas preservatives carry the heavy burden of acting as a shield between our food and the microbial or oxidative forces that try to corrupt it, flavors exist purely for our entertainment.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The formula is infused with Japanese Green Tea and Aloe Vera to soften, hydrate and smooth your skin while acting as an invisible shield to prevent melting, fading and creasing.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aside from cosmetic shortcuts like highlighters, the fastest way to get a glowing complexion is to exfoliate, whether that’s by using a scrub, peel, or pad.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Simply blending bonds with your stocks can provide a lot of downside cushion, without giving up all that much upside potential.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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And Saturday night was more of the same, with Clayton scoring 20 of his 34 points in the second half — the most crucial being a three-point play with 93 seconds left that provided Florida a six-point cushion, in a game short on breathing room for either side.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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