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
Here, Edward Bulmer’s Celadon paint color adorns the walls, while a sofa from Duggan’s Trove lifestyle and home collection wears a Pollack red-pink velvet, and the fireplace fender a Schumacher ikat in similar hues.
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Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
Parts for the golf cart itself — golf cart seats, mirrors, windshields, cargo bed, enclosures, fenders, steering wheels, golf seat trays, and grab handles — are all made in China.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Front and rear racks and full-coverage fenders are available for both bikes.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The port's marine infrastructure is also being improved to support vessels with up to 5,500 passengers, including new mooring foundations, bollards, and fenders.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
Parts for the golf cart itself — golf cart seats, mirrors, windshields, cargo bed, enclosures, fenders, steering wheels, golf seat trays, and grab handles — are all made in China.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Front and rear racks and full-coverage fenders are available for both bikes.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The port's marine infrastructure is also being improved to support vessels with up to 5,500 passengers, including new mooring foundations, bollards, and fenders.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fender
Noun
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This inflated sense of self serves as a defense mechanism: a buffer against any and all feelings of shame, powerlessness or worthlessness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In Donald Trump’s first administration, he was surrounded by buffers and filters—but in his second, he’s surrounded by amplifiers.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Riders can accelerate and decelerate to regulate speed and the cars feature front and rear bumpers for inevitable low-speed run-ins.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Fast, not scared to use his front bumper, don't care if somebody gets mad about it and on the verge of becoming a star.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Clad in tactical gear and wielding riot shields and military-style rifles, federal agents lobbed non-lethal munitions, including rubber bullets, tear gas and flash-bang grenades, to disperse crowds.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defense shield for the U.S., designed to protect against next-generation, long-range weapons, is modeled on the Iron Dome.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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This spring the annual employer survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that finance, insurance, and real estate companies – among the largest launching pads – were planning to hire 14.5% fewer new grads.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Together, the rubber nose pads and adjustable wire arms result in a light, comfortable fit.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Following her death, CDC officials confirmed in the report that Naegleria fowleri was found in the woman’s cerebrospinal fluid, which the Cleveland Clinic says is a clear and colorless fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and acts as a protective cushion and provides nutrients.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Additional features with the DT 990 PRO X include soft velour ear cushions and an ergonomically padded headband to alleviate pressure on top of the listener’s head.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fender. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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