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
The rear fender curves along the rear wheel and is a nice touch.
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New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Raking front indicator lights sweeping back into the fenders accentuate the impression.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
The rear turn signals double as brake lights, keeping the wide, wide rear fender tidy.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Front fenders are punctuated by purposeful and attractive vents that hint at the performance lurking under the hood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Raking front indicator lights sweeping back into the fenders accentuate the impression.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
The rear turn signals double as brake lights, keeping the wide, wide rear fender tidy.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Front fenders are punctuated by purposeful and attractive vents that hint at the performance lurking under the hood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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The odds are that the response will sit in an internal digital memory buffer for a while and not be immediately erased or discarded.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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One by one, measures are rejected — even the simplest, requiring a five-foot buffer around every house where nothing is flammable.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In dry conditions, your vehicle's front bumper should pass the sign three or four seconds after the rear bumper of the car ahead.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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He’s got high-end (or close) skill, a dangerous wrister on the power play (from the flank and the bumper) and a quick, one-touch release and catch-and-release motion.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As other officers arrive with a ballistic shield and approach Anderton, one mentions seeing a gun on the ground.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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Look at Tom’s little jig at gaining a protective shield after that first challenge.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Skipping the Rug Pad Using a rug pad is one of Hegwood's favorite hacks for extending the lifespan of a rug—but surprisingly, many people skip this step.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Then there's the roof - a convenient landing pad for fire embers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Many items are available off the rack, like certain clothes, bags, cushion covers and scarves.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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To help remove odors, sprinkle the leather and under the cushions with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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