as in guardians
someone that protects
one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Recent Examples of defenders
Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The San Diego Wave player was nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award, becoming only one of three defenders on the shortlist.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And his defenders have portrayed his tariff threats as part of a negotiating strategy, not necessarily what will ultimately take place.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
With play-action and misdirection, the 49ers pulled those defenders downhill and then ran off defensive backs at the third level.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
While the Argentine midfielder provided the finish, the chance was created by Palmer who took on several defenders before the ball broke to Fernández.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Stockton got to the first-down marker and was met by two Texas defenders.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Few Republican defenders of constitutional priorities remain, those like Liz Cheney, Lisa Murkowski, Mitt Romney and Susan Collins.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Without breaking stride, Hunter blew past four more Utah defenders and hopped into the end zone, a broken play transformed into a work of art.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The San Diego Wave player was nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award, becoming only one of three defenders on the shortlist.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And his defenders have portrayed his tariff threats as part of a negotiating strategy, not necessarily what will ultimately take place.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
With play-action and misdirection, the 49ers pulled those defenders downhill and then ran off defensive backs at the third level.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
While the Argentine midfielder provided the finish, the chance was created by Palmer who took on several defenders before the ball broke to Fernández.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Stockton got to the first-down marker and was met by two Texas defenders.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Few Republican defenders of constitutional priorities remain, those like Liz Cheney, Lisa Murkowski, Mitt Romney and Susan Collins.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Without breaking stride, Hunter blew past four more Utah defenders and hopped into the end zone, a broken play transformed into a work of art.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defenders
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Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of the shooting massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 that left 17 dead, the Florida Legislature required public schools to have police officers or armed guardians on their campuses.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Centralized exchanges and custodians are likely to be the entities required to put in the most work to ensure MiCA compliance.Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recovered artifacts will be returned to their rightful custodians, the news release said.Jordan D. Brown, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Its white and black colorways look sleek in kitchens, and the set comes with fry pans, sauce pans, a casserole pan, a steamer insert, a baking tray, cooking utensils, and cookware protectors.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Everything is up to 40% off—and take 35% off for everything else sitewide, like bedding, mattress protectors, and furniture.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Six years later, the monarchs landed on the waiting list for federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many other corporations within finance, media, technology and elsewhere have division CEOs who are crucial to business operations yet don’t receive the security protections that the top CEO does.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Just the sight of armed bodyguards near an executive is enough to scare away potential attackers.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Bobby Woods, who narrowly escaped the FBI raid on The Forge, is seen killing Rodney and his bodyguards moments after a news announcement that he’s been completely acquitted of any wrongdoing.Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Defenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defenders. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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