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
Meanwhile, defender Andrés Reyes will be sidelined until 2026 after undergoing surgery last week.
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
As stated, having a trio of young defenders in Young, Fiske, and Verse, this defense is shaping up to be one of the best in the NFL.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Gold Building, formerly housed public county defender offices: 354 apartments in the pipeline by Gershman Partners and Citimark.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Along with bigger-bodied players like Davis and Blade, Michigan typically looks for defenders in the 230-pound range who can provide length and speed on the edge.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 24 June 2025
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
As stated, having a trio of young defenders in Young, Fiske, and Verse, this defense is shaping up to be one of the best in the NFL.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Gold Building, formerly housed public county defender offices: 354 apartments in the pipeline by Gershman Partners and Citimark.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Along with bigger-bodied players like Davis and Blade, Michigan typically looks for defenders in the 230-pound range who can provide length and speed on the edge.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defender
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The council will also consider measures to hold parents and guardians accountable for their children's actions, including fines and parenting classes for repeat violations.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Riding on the laurels of military success in Iran, Netanyahu and Trump envision themselves as guardians of the free world.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
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If students are expected to produce original thoughts when demonstrating their learning, shouldn't instructors, as custodians of intellectual integrity, be held to a similar standard regarding the materials and feedback used to teach?—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Crofts was working as a custodian at the city’s development services office when he was arrested Wednesday.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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The same leaker has also posted images on X of what the screen protectors for the new phones will look like, and the details clearly show a circular cut-out where, presumably, the front-facing camera will sit.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That does not mean Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is without its protectors.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Jurors were told names of prominent employees -- like his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, and bodyguard Damion Butler -- who were repeatedly mentioned as individuals who allegedly assisted Combs in his exploits.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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The couple has been spending time together as Kelce trains for the upcoming NFL season Taylor Swift's bodyguard allowed Travis Kelce to pull off a romantic gesture as the couple spent a night out in New York City.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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