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
The relationship these defenders had with the river runs deep—not only in terms of sustenance, but also the collective knowledge of her cycles and moods going back generations.
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Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
In the 87th minute, Seattle forward Emery Adames took a chest pass from Jess Fishlock, moving up the field, twisting and turning around defender Kennedy Wesley.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Jaques’ 22 points in 25 games tied her with Ottawa’s Renata Fast for most by a defender this season, and her 0.88 points-per-game led the league.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
Florida captain Aleksander Barkov evaded his defender and dished a backhanded pass to Verhaeghe, who slotted home the conference-winning goal.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
In the 87th minute, Seattle forward Emery Adames took a chest pass from Jess Fishlock, moving up the field, twisting and turning around defender Kennedy Wesley.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Jaques’ 22 points in 25 games tied her with Ottawa’s Renata Fast for most by a defender this season, and her 0.88 points-per-game led the league.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
Florida captain Aleksander Barkov evaded his defender and dished a backhanded pass to Verhaeghe, who slotted home the conference-winning goal.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defender
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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What Comes Next With Stitzel Reserve, the distillery is reaffirming its place not just as a producer, but as a custodian of bourbon legacy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The 37,000 members of Local 3299 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, include groundskeepers, custodians, MRI technologists and respiratory therapists.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
8 June 2025
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Reginae has long been a vocal protector of Lil Wayne’s legacy, frequently pushing back on social media critics, fellow rappers, and those who’ve simply underestimated his impact.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 June 2025
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By the time of her meeting with Breton, however, the protector and his support had evaporated, and Léona, now twenty-four, was living hand to mouth.—
Mark Polizzoti
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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These practices reach into Puerto Rican communities, especially on the island, where many Dominican residents face constant discrimination and few protections.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Afterward, Ye was seated in the front row of overflow room 23B, watching the monitor with his bodyguards.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The Duke of Sussex twice sued the British Home Office in 2022 in an effort to reverse the decision to strip him of his police bodyguards then went to the Court of Appeal in 2024 after losing both attempts.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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