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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
The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The front end features a new bumper with an integrated splitter, designed at the customer’s request to increase downforce, accelerating airflow to the inner radiator ducts.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
At impact, the Honda carrying San Nicholas and her passenger, Michael Elwood, became lodged under the fire truck’s front bumper.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Security camera footage showed Leal standing on the back bumper of the Jeep, CBS News Texas noted, before he was ejected onto the pavement after the vehicle hit a dip in the road.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Each pass includes unlimited access to bumper boats on West Lake, scenic chairlift rides and the Wrecktangle ninja course along with three uses on the bungee trampoline, one ride on the Rocky Mountain Coaster and one session on the go-karts.
—The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The front end features a new bumper with an integrated splitter, designed at the customer’s request to increase downforce, accelerating airflow to the inner radiator ducts.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
At impact, the Honda carrying San Nicholas and her passenger, Michael Elwood, became lodged under the fire truck’s front bumper.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Security camera footage showed Leal standing on the back bumper of the Jeep, CBS News Texas noted, before he was ejected onto the pavement after the vehicle hit a dip in the road.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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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
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Lamine’s extension is another huge statement from FC Barcelona After seeing Pedri, Gavi, Ronald Araujo and Raphinha all commit in the last few months, tying down Lamine is another huge statement from President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Parker Hall The Best Wi-Fi Routers Don’t suffer the buffer.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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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
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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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
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Richman sits behind two giant computer monitors atop an enormous desk that’s directly below an even bigger monitor displaying the rough cut.—
Kelly Stout,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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The last one on the right is now empty, cleared of clothes, cleats, camouflage Crocs and the giant National League Gold Glove trophy that sat on a middle shelf.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The truck struck Hopkins, whose motorcycle became lodged in the truck’s fender, Easter said.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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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
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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But Jennifer Lawrence’s terrific performance is something people are going to want to see and talk about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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In numerous ways, the loss of Fernandes would be a gigantic blow for United.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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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 6 Jun. 2025.
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