as in buffers
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 bumpers
Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.
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Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
That’s on the smaller side for commercial pinball tables and maps to playfield bumpers that are just 53 mm wide—way smaller than any prebuilt bumpers that are commercially available.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Pool noodles can be used for keeping boots in shape and as car bumpers in the garage.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Flawless composite printing Engineers utilize large industrial 3D printers to produce massive objects, including aircraft parts, car bumpers, molds for boat hulls, shipping containers, and walls of buildings.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
One of this franchise’s calling cards in the early days was an extensive selection of bumpers, skirts, hoods, and spoilers for every vehicle, but Playground has seemingly poured more attention into extreme-yet-static Forza Edition cars rather than swappable cosmetics.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Norris was the most expansive on what drivers actually want (proper slipstreaming, cars on each other’s bumpers, yo-yo overtaking gone).
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
What are these invisible bumpers?
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
That’s on the smaller side for commercial pinball tables and maps to playfield bumpers that are just 53 mm wide—way smaller than any prebuilt bumpers that are commercially available.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Pool noodles can be used for keeping boots in shape and as car bumpers in the garage.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Flawless composite printing Engineers utilize large industrial 3D printers to produce massive objects, including aircraft parts, car bumpers, molds for boat hulls, shipping containers, and walls of buildings.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
One of this franchise’s calling cards in the early days was an extensive selection of bumpers, skirts, hoods, and spoilers for every vehicle, but Playground has seemingly poured more attention into extreme-yet-static Forza Edition cars rather than swappable cosmetics.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Norris was the most expansive on what drivers actually want (proper slipstreaming, cars on each other’s bumpers, yo-yo overtaking gone).
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Several streets have been left impassable with water deep enough to cover car bumpers and get inside people's homes.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
What are these invisible bumpers?
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpers
Noun
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Counterparties are more sophisticated and capital buffers are larger.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Rats said energy prices would be higher now had there not been a few buffers in place.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The fenders are rated to 600 lb (272 kg).—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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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,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pads and mask make Fiebig look tough, and the gear obscures the pink hair and distinctive eye makeup.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Starship is meant to be fully reusable, with giant mechanical arms at the launch pads to catch the returning rocket stages.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The finding could help scientists better understand how space weather shapes worlds without protective magnetic shields, including planets such as Venus and Saturn's largest moon Titan, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Video shows dozens of officers — some carrying riot shields — corralling the large group in the middle of the street.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The ear cushions ensure a snug fit, and the headphones themselves are made out of recycled plastic, which is sure to draw in those who are environmentally conscious.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Make hard metal or wood seating more comfortable with inexpensive seat cushions.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
25 May 2026
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“Bumpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpers. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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