as in guardian
someone that protects
one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Recent Examples of defender
Early in the game, Curry ripped away a steal from Keegan Murray and attracted two defenders before dishing a no-look dime to Draymond Green.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
In short, the Trump-Ukraine policy that the country’s defenders feared — one that is overly deferential to Russia and pushes for a quick deal, even at the cost of Ukraine’s sovereignty — appears to be coming to fruition.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025
Some Trump defenders claim the posts are harmless trolling, a reference flown over liberals’ heads.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Their defenders were chasing him around screens with an extra level of ferocity.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
In short, the Trump-Ukraine policy that the country’s defenders feared — one that is overly deferential to Russia and pushes for a quick deal, even at the cost of Ukraine’s sovereignty — appears to be coming to fruition.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025
Some Trump defenders claim the posts are harmless trolling, a reference flown over liberals’ heads.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Their defenders were chasing him around screens with an extra level of ferocity.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defender
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If the material is not removed or relocated to an adults-only section within 60 days, the parent or guardian can sue the library.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fee for the event is $6 per person and is limited to a total of 25 children, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The doctor was grazed by a bullet, and the nurse, the custodian and the two wounded officers were hospitalized in stable condition, Barker said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first layer of a bed should be a base layer, such as a mattress protector, followed by a set of sheets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of probationary employees have already been dismissed, and the administration is now shifting its focus to career officials with civil service protections.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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That said, winter is the perfect time to invest in luxury beauty products that deliver real protection against environmental stressors.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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And one pitch invader even made it past Messi’s bodyguard and got a hug from the soccer icon during their last game in Panama.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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The indictment follows Yoon’s arrest ten days ago, when South Korean prosecutors finally succeeded in forcing him to surrender at his residence after a prolonged stand-off with his presidential bodyguard.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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