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noun

as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier cars have bumpers to protect them from damage in minor collisions

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Recent Examples of bumper
Noun
The driver then got out of his car, untied the dogs from the bumper and left them for dead, prosecutors said. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 The side features a power toggle and air vents, and a reflective black visor circling the front bumper. PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024 Ahead of the song, an SNL bumper appeared that fittingly showed a photograph of Nicks holding a white-winged bird. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024 The combo is offset by a number of matte black trim on the window frame, vehicle-spanning bumper guards, and light alloy wheels. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bumper 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
  • North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The details of the deal aren’t a huge deal in the grand scheme of things for the franchise, but Moody inked a sweet contract and can play himself into even more money.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Here's a huge price drop on a very capable convertible Chromebook.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Developing a plan for regular savings, including both short-term and long-term goals, can create a solid buffer against unexpected expenses. 4.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • That offers more of a buffer from the single-family homes on the other side of the alley.
    Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Standing soybeans, freshly cut corn, or any other crop with waist grain on the ground can be great.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • However, the great tit is the species that has busted open a window into understanding animal social learning for scientists.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Even after a tribute video, highlighting many of his on- and off-court contributions to the team and community, was played on the giant halo video board, some fans cheered; most booed.
    Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The new titles are part of the giant firm’s effort to build out the creative industries ecosystem and follow a year on from a co-financing deal with Taiwan’s ministry of culture.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Without the aggressive fender flares, side pipes, or roaring big-block exhaust, only an expert eye might differentiate a Tribute Series as something special on the road.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Joe takes too long to drop a fender, but the docking is ultimately fine.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 July 2024
Adjective
  • One evening when the boat is moored in Viviers, we are served a terrific barbecue dinner on the Upper Vista Deck.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Note, too, that the last two presidential campaigns included the two combatants in this year’s race for the White House, yet stocks enjoyed terrific returns during both administrations.
    John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In Antarctica, sea ice surrounding the continent also buttresses gigantic ice sheets, slowing the flow of glacial ice into the ocean.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Invest in community colleges, where a gigantic proportion of American students are but where a lack of resources often thwarts their ambitions.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024

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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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