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 rack is built for real cargo, and dual fenders protect against mud.
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Heck, Reddick did it last week at Atlanta without even having his right front fender on the car.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Heck, Reddick did it last week at Atlanta without even having his right front fender on the car.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The Armada stands out from other SUVs significantly, as its fenders are flared and boasts Lava Red accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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In suburban areas, priorities include planting native vegetation in yards, parks and roadside buffers and improving road crossings where animals are most at risk.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now, Uber is right on their bumper.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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King allegedly backed his vehicle at slow speed into the detective vehicle’s bumper.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The heat shield will experience temperatures of up to 5,000 degrees as the spacecraft rapidly slows in a blaze of atmospheric friction.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The most violent and thuggish regime on earth would be free to carry out their campaigns of terror, coercion, conquest, and mass murder from behind a nuclear shield.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first week of spring practice has come and gone for coach Tim Albin and the Charlotte 49ers, who put on pads for the first time Saturday morning.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sleeping bags were permitted, but not pillows or pads.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Use your vacuum’s specialized upholstery and crevice tools to clean under seat cushions.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Weighing just under 300 grams, the headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods thanks to the memory foam ear cushions and soft leather.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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