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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
Economists said the impressive data was unlikely to be replicated in the second quarter, noting that the bumper first-quarter print was largely the result of activity being brought forward ahead of prospective U.S. tariffs and of the rise in domestic businesses taxes in April. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 May 2025 Their first projects focused on American Lease's ability to manufacture replacement parts, such as bumpers and windshields, which Fisker drivers would need, Sybil Yang of the FOA tells us. Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025 The 32-year-old driver was docked 60 championship points and 5 playoff points for a front bumper violation in Kansas. Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bumper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
  • Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • Watch huge chunks of ice calve off massive glaciers and splash spectacularly into the water at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
    Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Parker Hall The Best Wi-Fi Routers Don’t suffer the buffer.
    Brad Bourque, Wired News, 23 May 2025
  • Add tax at [your country’s tax rate] and a buffer of [add percentage buffer depending on your risk tolerance].
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
  • The story now circulating with ever greater popularity is that Jackson was an innocent bystander in the 1919 World Series fix.
    Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • But the film makes too little a point of one giant forebear.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2025
  • In one shot, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, 37, posed with a giant pancake in his hands.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The truck struck Hopkins, whose motorcycle became lodged in the truck’s fender, Easter said.
    Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The Icons Collection medallion is mounted on the rear fender, while each bike's unique serial number is engraved on a commemorative tank console inlay.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • With no wind or other elements for the players to confront, both produced some terrific tennis for stretches.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
  • Esquivel didn’t allow an earned run in a terrific game-one performance against Lovejoy.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • In numerous ways, the loss of Fernandes would be a gigantic blow for United.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • This gigantic bet-and-get offer is exclusively available to new DraftKings customers who use the code and register today.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025

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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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