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as in excellent
of the very best kind
it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
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as in huge
unusually large
a bumper crop of pumpkins that year
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Recent Examples of bumper
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Think of constraints like bumpers in a bowling alley.
—Duncan Wardle, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The front of the robot has a bumper surrounding a clear plastic panel protecting its sensors.
—PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
Investigators said the car may have heavy damage to the front bumper.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Noun
The front and rear bumpers have been tweaked, and the lights are now LED.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Think of constraints like bumpers in a bowling alley.
—Duncan Wardle, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The front of the robot has a bumper surrounding a clear plastic panel protecting its sensors.
—PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
Investigators said the car may have heavy damage to the front bumper.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Compared to a lot of other activities, games have this huge social mould.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Even a small flock of hens can bring a huge amount of enjoyment (and fresh eggs) to your homestead life.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This is a great day to schmooze with friends and members of groups and organizations.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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One of his daughters remembers earning dessert by hopping a giant lap of the backyard on her left foot.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
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The only thing worse than seeing a giant stain on your favorite white piece of clothing is having your whole white wardrobe start to grey and yellow.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Wider front fenders and a front fascia with larger air inlets are also in the mix.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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New damage-resistant polypropylene fenders help keep dirt and damp at bay.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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There will be immediate deduction of research and development, which sounds like a snoozer but historically has brought about a gigantic geyser of money toward the creation of new products, which need lots of equipment to test and build.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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The main event seems like a formality with Hangman Adam Page a gigantic favorite to win.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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