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
Versatile defenders moved around when Triston Casas and Alex Bregman suffered injuries.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But Nevada could not capitalize on its defense’s strong effort, despite an interception of Maddux Madsen that set them up in BSU territory in the second quarter, because the Boise State defenders were too good.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Loftis tossed what could have been two interceptions, both of which were dropped by Mean Green defenders.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
The return of key defenders could also provide the stability United need to keep Brighton’s fluid attack in check.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But Nevada could not capitalize on its defense’s strong effort, despite an interception of Maddux Madsen that set them up in BSU territory in the second quarter, because the Boise State defenders were too good.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Loftis tossed what could have been two interceptions, both of which were dropped by Mean Green defenders.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
The return of key defenders could also provide the stability United need to keep Brighton’s fluid attack in check.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defender
Noun
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Some have lost a parent or guardian and suddenly must navigate a world that feels uncertain and overwhelming.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both biological parents and those with parental responsibility over children, including legal guardians and foster parents, would be eligible for the exemption.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But cities tend to be where people go out looking for birds, trying to find them before the rats get them, or before custodians sweep them away.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Best Picture winner features Sally Hawkins as Elise, a mute custodian who works in a secret government facility that’s currently housing a strange fish creature (Doug Jones) who’s being studied by scientists and the military.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anthony Edwards has been bothered in the past by good perimeter defenders backed by quality rim protectors.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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Those with Eight Sleep smart bed tech found their heated protectors weren't able to change temperature due to the outage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An unexpected hard freeze can damage flower buds on old wood-blooming varieties, but proper protection can prevent this.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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His bodyguards came back and told him the convoy would not be able to pass.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Several of the bodyguards, court documents say, were deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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